News and Responses

Mini-devilling scheme gets top marks from students

The Faculty of Advocates' mini-devilling scheme has been praised again this year, with students who took part saying they would definitely recommend it to others.

Faculty of Advocates’ Response to Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee call for evidence in relation to civil legal assistance

Response from the Faculty of Advocates to Consultation on the Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020

Faculty protests MSP’s attack on the Judiciary

"...it was with considerable concern and dismay that we read reports of Ms Chapman MSP addressing a public gathering in the wake of the recent ruling in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers."

There’s no bar to helping Advocates with mental and physical wellbeing

Promoting wellbeing at the Bar is of primary importance not just to individual members of the Faculty of Advocates but also to all those they represent.

Response from the Faculty of Advocates to Questions raised by the House of Lords Constitution Committee in respect of its inquiry into the Rule of Law

Devils take top spot in mooting competition

‘Team Scotland’ emerged as winners following an advocacy training and mooting day hosted by the Faculty of Advocates earlier this week.

Registration opens for World IP annual conference

Bookings are now being taken for the Faculty of Advocate’s 17th annual World Intellectual Property Day Conference which takes place later this month.

Response from the Faculty of Advocates to UK Government Consultation on UK Internal Market Act 2020

Applications open for 2026 devilling scholarships

Aspiring advocates are invited to apply for scholarships offered through the Faculty of Advocates, which are aimed at removing barriers to membership of the Scottish Bar.