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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.