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Law Society President pays tribute to Lauren Fowler
Law Society news 6th June 2025
The Society's President Pat Thom has paid tribute to Council member Lauren Fowler who passed away recently.
New Crofting Bill important step towards modernisation
Law Society news 5th June 2025
The introduction of a Bill aimed at simplifying the law around crofting is a welcome step towards long-awaited and much needed reform,
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World Environment Day 2025: Personal and professional ways to support a healthier planet.
Blogs & opinions 5th June 2025
This World Environment Day, 5 June 2025, the Sustainability Committee is proud to shine a light on the small but meaningful ways we’re each making a difference, whether that is at home, at work, or across the legal profession.
Civil Aid Inquiry: the conversation continues
Blogs & opinions 3rd June 2025
Having given evidence to the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on their Civil Legal Aid Inquiry, Law Society of Scotland President, Pat Thom watched the next two sessions and shares her take on proceedings.
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Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training

16th June 2025 09:00 - 16:00 Wellbeing, Business support, Career growth
As part of our commitment to improving the mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish legal profession we have teamed up with Macdonald Training to offer members the opportunity to undertake Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training free of charge.

Till Death Do Us Part : Comparing Succession Law in Scotland vs England & Wales

17th June 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar
Join us for a one-hour webinar comparing and contrasting the succession laws of Scotland and England & Wales.
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