Devilling scholarships are open for applications
Candidates who want to commence devilling at the Faculty of Advocates next year can now apply for scholarships to help ease financial tensions during their training.
2024
Mar
We need more women at the Bar in Scotland – Ruth Crawford KC
#InspireInclusion was the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, which took place earlier this month.
New list of Standing Junor Counsel announced
New appointments as Standing Junor Counsel to the Scottish Government have been announced.
Tumbling Lassie announces new chair and key events for 2024
Since its inception in 2015 the Faculty of Advocates’ Tumbling Lassie Appeal has raised over £100 000. With that milestone reached its first chair, Alan McLean KC, has stepped down. He is succeeded by another of the Appeal’s founders, Sheriff Maryam Labaki.
An evening of inspiration, conversation and celebration on IWD 2024
The need for changes to the current discourse to ensure every woman always had a seat at the table was the core message that emerged at an event held on International Women’s Day in Edinburgh.
FACBA donates in support of the homeless
The Faculty of Advocates Criminal Bar Association (FACBA) has donated £2 000 to Homeless Project Scotland, a Glasgow-based charity that provides support to people facing housing insecurity.