Law Society Scotland

A lifetime of debt, no access to their child, and the threat of homelessness. These are just some of the life-altering situations facing those in need of legal aid. We must protect their rights by keeping the system alive. Support our campaign: bit.ly/456o6Bs

Our survey of smaller Scottish law firms has found there's widespread optimism for the future, despite challenges being faced around areas such as staffing, technology and work-related stress. Among non-legal aid firms, 48% of respondents indicated they are optimistic about the…

Peter Walsh has recently taken up the position of co-convener of the Legal Aid Committee, so in light of his new role we catch up to discuss why legal aid matters to him and the real-time implications of the current system.👉 bit.ly/3IF5P51 #LegalAidMatters

Celebrating firms advancing fairness and access to justice Finalists for Excellence in Equity & Inclusion, sponsored by @Lawscot Join us at the awards dinner – book by Thursday, 4th September bit.ly/3Yk21K3 #ScottishLegalAwards #BookNow

Our research has confirmed the extent of legal aid deserts in rural and remote parts of Scotland. Local services are sparse or non-existent for 29% of Scotland’s population living outwith urban areas. Sign our pledge to ensure everyone has equal access to justice…

Congratulations to the five new solicitor advocates who were granted extended rights of audience to appear in the Court of Session, the Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council today! 👏 Read more about the ceremony 👉 bit.ly/4nUKLYs

You never know when you might need legal aid - and what if it wasn't available? There are many types of legal aid, such as parents seeking access to their children or loved ones in need of support to make care decisions. Tell us why you think #LegalAidMatters:…

Legal aid was designed to ensure everyone has equal access to justice, but the system is facing a crisis and fewer solicitors can take on cases. We've found that survivors often have to contact anywhere between 30-50 solicitors to seek legal representation. #LegalAidMatters

Whether you’re starting out as a paralegal or building on your experience, the CertHE Paralegal Practice (with RGU) helps you take the next step📚 Gain recognised accreditation and open a pathway for further study. Find out more 👇 rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/…

Legal aid lawyer Matthew McGovern says Scotland's legal aid crisis is unsolvable. He told us: "We have created a two-tier justice system where only the wealthy can afford access to justice and our society’s most vulnerable will suffer as a result." Join our call for change:…

Earlier this week, we wrapped up our most successful Legal Technology Conference yet! 🚀 With over 700 delegates joining us here in Edinburgh and online, LawscotTech Advisory Board members Aleks Tomczyk and Danae Shell co-chaired a day of conversation on technology adoption,…

We were delighted to once again partner with @AGinsight to host its Pride brunch before the 2025 @PrideEdinburgh March on Saturday, with Law Society colleagues and members in attendance. Our Equality and Diversity Manager, Elaine MacGlone, recaps the events 👉…

The legal aid crisis will only continue if we stand by and let it. Download our toolkit, and share it within your organisations and on your social media platforms so we can push for a better legal aid landscape now: bit.ly/456o6Bs #LegalAidMatters

Our survey of Scottish legal aid solicitors revealed 41% of respondents are either planning to stop legal aid work within two years or unsure whether they will continue. Help us save the legal aid system: bit.ly/456o6Bs #LegalAidMatters

Our President Patricia Thom has shared her concerns about the barriers facing people in need of legal aid. She told @TheScotsman: "The situation has become so dire that some people have been driven to crowdsource funding". Sign our #LegalAidMatters pledge today:…

‼️ We have been alerted by a member to an attempt to defraud their firm’s client account using more than 130 fake standing order mandates. Find out more here: bit.ly/3T0LvNl

⭐ A night to remember ⭐ Last week, the final of our Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament brought together pupils from across Scotland for an exceptional evening of debating at @ScotParl. If you missed it (or just want to soak it in again), here’s a look back at the best…

Nairn Academy are the winner's of 2025's Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament 👏 Charlie Holder and Fraser Cordiner's compelling arguments for the motion 'This house would rather receive an education in the year 2000 than in the year 2025' won against strong arguments from…

Tonight we are celebrating 25 years of the Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament 🎉 We are returning to the Scottish Parliament for 2025's final as Broxburn Academy, Nairn Academy, Jordanhill School and Trinity High School battle it out for the top prize. Have you been a…

What's it like to be on the Criminal Quality Assurance Committee? "Interesting and rewarding" according to one of our previous members, Peter Lockhart. If you're a criminal solicitor looking to make a difference, join the committee. ℹ️bit.ly/SolQCAS