News and Responses

Lord President appointed by His Majesty the King

His Majesty the King has appointed the Right Hon Lord Pentland as Scotland’s new Lord President. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney as he welcomed the appointment.

Don’t get the lawyer mixed up with their client

THE age of social media has brought many benefits. Members of the public are able to engage with a number of issues – from the banal to the fundamental – in a way that was not previously possible. This is to the benefit of us all.

Devils benefitting from new demonstration-driven training approach

Members of Faculty returned recently from an intensive ‘train the trainers’ conference held in the Drakensberg in South Africa.

Snow Ball raises over £20,000 for charity

The Tumbling Lassie’s annual fund-raising ball, held in Edinburgh last month, has raised over £20, 000 for anti-trafficking charities.

Edward Kane is back for Christmas!

The Faculty of Advocates’ fictional member is back in time for Christmas this year in ‘Edward Kane, Advocate in ‘The Hanged Man’.’

‘Bad’ Santa is back!

It’s that time of year when Santa Claus finds himself facing the full force of the law.

Faculty Christmas Collection 2024 opens for donations

This year’s Faculty Christmas Collection, which raises funds for vulnerable families in Fife, is now open for donations.

Faculty of Advocates Response to Children’s Hearing Redesign - Scottish Government Public Consultation on Policy Proposals

FLSU events highlight the power of pro bono

Pro Bono Week 2024 kicked off at the beginning of this week with simultaneous launch events in Edinburgh and London.

Faculty welcomes Pegasus scholars

Pegasus scholars from the USA and New Zealand were welcomed to Faculty recently and given a tour of the Advocates Library by Michael Upton.