News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Faculty of Advocates’ Response to Scottish Government’s Consultation on Legal Aid Reform
Lord Pentland to head line-up at 21st Century Bar Conference 2025
Several exciting speakers have been confirmed for the Faculty of Advocate’s ever-popular annual 21st Century Bar Conference, to be held in Edinburgh in early December.
Faculty members honoured by Edinburgh university
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has recognised two Faculty members this month by awarding an honorary doctorate and an alumni award.
Faculty of Advocates’ response to the Consultation on Implementing The Singapore Convention on Mediation
New Abbotsford trophy links rugby roots to today’s game
Leading club rugby players from the South of Scotland and from Edinburgh will lock horns in the renewal of the age-old Inter District Championship next month, but with a gleaming piece of silverware linked to rugby’s roots now on offer.
Walking the walk for communities in need in Scotland
2025 has been a bumper year for support of the Scottish Legal Walks, and anyone who has not yet donated is encouraged to do so.
FLSU tables its support for Pro Bono Week 2025
The Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) will again host events during Pro Bono Week dedicated to advancing access to justice and strengthening pro bono legal services across Scotland.
Tumbling Lassie to mark Anti-Slavery Month
The Tumbling Lassie Appeal, founded by members of the Faculty of Advocates in 2015, will again mark Anti-Slavery Month during October this year.
Schoolchildren gather in Edinburgh for annual mock trial
Children from eight local secondary schools gathered at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court recently to take part in mock assault and drugs trials presided over by members of the Faculty of Advocates.