News and Responses

All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates

10 Oct

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.

09 Oct

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.

25 Sep

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.