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19 Aug 10
The better path?
The legal profession in England & Wales is coming to appreciate aspects of our model in Scotland
17 Jun 10
Inside view from Down Under
New South Wales commissioner tells of ABS experience
8 Jun 10
Constitution reform now a priority
Proposals are about to go to consultation - look out for the next e-bulletin
13 May 10
Voting isn't over yet
Crucial that solicitors play their part in referendum and AGM
4 May 10
Positive vibes from our MSPs
Legal Services Bill stage 1 debate recognised the Society's positive contribution to the process
17 Mar 10
Voting for change
A vote for legal services reform is a vote to help keep the profession in charge of its destiny
12 Feb 10
A time to listen
Complaints Commission projections have been well wide of the mark so far
13 Jan 10
Half-time report
President's report on what was achieved during the 2009 part of his term
23 Dec 09
Past, present and future: a Christmas reflection
The Society is working to achieve its vision for itself and for the solicitors' profession
17 Dec 09
A case stated
Positive feedback from the Justice Committee hearing shows respect in which the Society is held
19 Nov 09
Two sides of the coin
Access to justice summit for disabled people hears of the best, and worst cases, but offers hope
6 Nov 09
Looking for long term gain
Launch of Fife Law Centre reminds us of the need for secure funding for essential advice
30 Oct 09
The lot of the trainee
Debate on exploitation highlights some serious issues
9 Oct 09
Gill: time for action
Lord Gill consulted extensively on his civil courts review and we should press ahead with his recommendations
24 Sep 09
Across the great divide
A Harpers man honouring Joe Beltrami is a metaphor for the profession pulling together
2 Sep 09
Inside view
How work experience at the Society convinced one young student that he wants to be a solicitor
12 Aug 09
Opportunity knocks – US style
Scots and American lawyers in New York and Chicago are open to ideas for building links
23 Jul 09
Bucking the "elitism" trend
Engaging with schools and universities enables the Society to widen access to the Scottish profession
2 Jul 09
Hong Kong – a place to do business
Society's breakfast briefing shows the opportunities on offer
12 Jun 09
Debaters give us confidence – and a challenge
Quality of the Society's Donald Dewar competition final shows that Scotland has talent for the future – can the profession benefit?
29 May 09
Taking concerns seriously
The Society must be seen to be listening to, and working for, its members following the support shown at yesterday's AGM
21 May 09
How far can we cut the PC fee?
Solicitors should consider the level of representation and service they want from the Society
8 May 09
Conference impressions
A successful reception at Edinburgh Castle yesterday was followed by a stirring start to the 60th anniversary conference from the two leading law officers
8 Apr 09
Lesson from a much valued status
The Society hopes to strengthen the links with members abroad, who still value their "brand"
18 Mar 09
Staff have needs too
Legal firms are adopting pragmatic responses to the present economic difficulties, but these should focus as much on the needs of staff as on the structure of the business
12 Feb 09
Four heads better than one
UK and Irish law societies sharing ideas to help members through recession
8 Jan 09
Impressions of a Homecomer
First thoughts of the Society's new Chief Executive, Lorna Jack
19 Dec 08
Legal aid savings should be reinvested
Readers of the Scottish Legal Aid Board's annual report should look beyond the headline figures
5 Dec 08
High Street Conference feedback
Event to boost smaller firms provided a "positive view of the future"
19 Nov 08
Newly-qualifieds are cause for confidence
Sense of optimism at largest Admissions Ceremony of recent times
7 Nov 08
Mind mapping the profession
Enterprise Minister comes up with a new way to identify business solutions
6 Nov 08
Recovery begins at home – but abroad is relevant too
Reply to comment on "Our business future" post
1 Nov 08
Hard times on the high street
The conference on 29 November aims to share ideas on dealing with the economic situation
5 Oct 08
Our business future
Now is the time to position the profession to take advantage of a future business upturn
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