Devils training kicks off for 2024
Twenty-nine new devils, the largest group in recent years, began their nine-month advocacy training this week at the Mackenzie Building in Edinburgh.
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MiniTrials prove popular again
The Edinburgh Schools MiniTrials, held this past weekend, saw children from eight local secondary schools taking part in mock criminal trials, presided over by members of the Faculty of Advocates.
Law student to host fundraiser for the Lawscot Foundation
John White, an LLB Law student at the University of Edinburgh, is organising an ‘Evening with Donald Findlay KC’ in Parliament House for later this year.
Advocates Library team hosts successful Doors Open Day
THE Advocates Library participated in Doors Open Day 2024 on the last Saturday in September, opening its doors and hosting tours for the public for the first time in five years.
Faculty to host two pro bono events in November
The Faculty of Advocates Free Legal Services Unit will host two events during Pro Bono Week this year, which runs from Monday 4 November to Friday 8 November.
Building capacity beyond our borders
Keeper of the Advocates Library Neil Mackenzie KC recently returned from a successful training course in Zimbabwe.
Catherine Smith KC sworn in as Advocate General for Scotland
Catherine Smith KC was sworn in as Advocate General for Scotland at a ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Friday last week.
Faculty and SEMLA networking event proves popular
The Faculty of Advocates and the Scottish Ethnic Minorities Association (SEMLA) joined forces earlier this month to organise a networking session for the legal profession.
Tumbling Lassie events to mark Anti-Slavery Day
The Tumbling Lassie Committee will host two events next month to acknowledge Anti-Slavery Day and provide opportunities to reflect on and raise awareness of the ongoing human trafficking and modern slavery in Scotland.
Lady Haldane to present keynote at employment law conference
The Hon. Lady Haldane will deliver the keynote speech at a half-day conference organised by the Faculty of Advocates Employment Law Group next week.