The Journal Online : Law Society of Scotland Blog http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Society/ Read the Law Society of Scotland blog en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:07:41 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007637.aspx A time to listen http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007637.aspx Complaints Commission projections have been well wide of the mark so far Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:10:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007479.aspx Half-time report http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007479.aspx President's report on what was achieved during the 2009 part of his term Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:58:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007401.aspx Past, present and future: a Christmas reflection http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007401.aspx The Society is working to achieve its vision for itself and for the solicitors' profession Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:25:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007380.aspx A case stated http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007380.aspx Positive feedback from the Justice Committee hearing shows respect in which the Society is held Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:02:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007266.aspx Two sides of the coin http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007266.aspx Access to justice summit for disabled people hears of the best, and worst cases, but offers hope Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:40:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007224.aspx Looking for long term gain http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007224.aspx Launch of Fife Law Centre reminds us of the need for secure funding for essential advice Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:47:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007181.aspx The lot of the trainee http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007181.aspx Debate on exploitation highlights some serious issues Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:59:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007090.aspx Gill: time for action http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007090.aspx Lord Gill consulted extensively on his civil courts review and we should press ahead with his recommendations Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007045.aspx Across the great divide http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1007045.aspx A Harpers man honouring Joe Beltrami is a metaphor for the profession pulling together Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:06:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006944.aspx Inside view http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006944.aspx How work experience at the Society convinced one young student that he wants to be a solicitor Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:21:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006896.aspx Opportunity knocks – US style http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006896.aspx Scots and American lawyers in New York and Chicago are open to ideas for building links Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:35:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006826.aspx Bucking the "elitism" trend http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006826.aspx Engaging with schools and universities enables the Society to widen access to the Scottish profession Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:29:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006771.aspx Hong Kong – a place to do business http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006771.aspx Society's breakfast briefing shows the opportunities on offer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:41:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006711.aspx Debaters give us confidence – and a challenge http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006711.aspx Quality of the Society's Donald Dewar competition final shows that Scotland has talent for the future – can the profession benefit? Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:22:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006637.aspx Taking concerns seriously http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006637.aspx The Society must be seen to be listening to, and working for, its members following the support shown at yesterday's AGM Fri, 29 May 2009 17:09:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006610.aspx How far can we cut the PC fee? http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006610.aspx Solicitors should consider the level of representation and service they want from the Society Thu, 21 May 2009 10:20:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006549.aspx Conference impressions http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006549.aspx A successful reception at Edinburgh Castle yesterday was followed by a stirring start to the 60th anniversary conference from the two leading law officers Fri, 08 May 2009 16:27:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006432.aspx Lesson from a much valued status http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006432.aspx The Society hopes to strengthen the links with members abroad, who still value their "brand" Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:41:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006366.aspx Staff have needs too http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006366.aspx 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 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006222.aspx Four heads better than one http://www.journalonline.co.uk/Blogs/Editor/1006222.aspx UK and Irish law societies sharing ideas to help members through recession Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:52:00 GMT