‘Admirable advances’ in restoring civil business, but still much to do
Progress in resuming civil court business has been applauded by the Vice-Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop, QC.
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Faculty help for mooting students
Members of Faculty took part in one of the biggest mooting events in Scotland to help law students prepare for a major international competition.
SCBA ‘extremely hopeful’ after jury talks
The Scottish Criminal Bar Association (SCBA) has expressed optimism after a roundtable discussion about jury trials during the COVID-19 emergency.
Back for Easter – Edward Kane, Advocate
A fictional 19th Century Advocate has returned to bring some Easter entertainment.
Stalling civil business putting livelihoods at risk, says Faculty
Court administrators have been urged to reconsider the “mothballing” of civil business, amid fears that the financial futures of some law firms and Advocates are being jeopardised.
Lord Weir takes place on Bench
Scotland’s newest Senator has been sworn in, at a ceremony very much of the times.
Deirdre MacNeill, QC
The Faculty has been deeply saddened to learn of the death of Sheriff Deirdre MacNeill, QC. She was 65.
2021 Faculty scholarships - apply now
Applications are being taken for Faculty scholarships which can help ease financial tensions during the training period for the Bar.
We want to help, says SCBA
The criminal Bar has welcomed a decision by Ministers to withdraw their plan for trial without jury, and vowed to help “find a temporary solution to this temporary problem.”
SLC post for counsel
A member of Faculty has been appointed a Commissioner of the Scottish Law Commission.