News and Responses

Faculty welcomes new members

Faculty welcomed 27 new members at calling ceremonies held on Friday last week.

Faculty support extends graduate’s human rights law experience

An LLM graduate invited to judge at this year’s IBA ICC Moot Court Competition has returned to Scotland with new perspectives and insights on how human rights law is being applied and evolving across a rapidly shifting landscape in Europe.

How I became one of Scotland's youngest female Advocates

At 26, I am one of the youngest female advocates in Scotland

Response by the Faculty of Advocates to the Independent Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission: Call for Evidence

Unveiling the truth behind the Scottish witch trials

Claire Mitchell KC and Zoe Venditozzi at the launch of their book at the Faculty of Advocates yesterday.

Faculty of Advocates’ Response to the Tribunal Procedure Committee Consultation on potential further changes to the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024

Faculty of Advocates’ Response to Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee Inquiry into the Cost-Effectiveness of Scottish Public Inquiries

Faculty’s annual online careers clinic for women is back!

The “Women at the Scottish Bar” online careers clinic returns next month, where current female members of the Bar will have confidential conversations with women keen to explore a career as an advocate.

Kenyan lawyer wins Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award

An advocate from Kenya who represents victims of police brutality, and sexual and gender-based violence has won the Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award.

Faculty welcomes the Chief Justice of Nepal

The Chief Justice of Nepal and other members of the judiciary in Nepal paid a visit to the Faculty of Advocates this past weekend.