On a dark winter’s evening, with snow swirling above the frosty lawn next to the Laigh Hall, the devils of 2022 – who were all admitted as members of the Faculty of Advocates last week – wondered aloud what experiences their predecessors had while completing their training.
Altogether 28 new members have been admitted to the Faculty of Advocates during calling ceremonies held this week.
Letter questions criticism of legal profession
Faculty notes with sadness the passing of Colin McEachran QC MBE.
The barbarity of the invasion of Ukraine is not confined to the loss of life and limb, nor to the displacement of millions of citizens. Cultural objects, including large libraries and archives, are especially vulnerable.
A move by the Scottish Government to introduce a requirement for consumers to have a licence to buy certain categories of fireworks will need to be clearly communicated to the public, said the Faculty of Advocates.
Members of Faculty and a number of devils played a key role in helping law students from the University of Edinburgh prepare for a recent major international mooting competition.
It was with deep sadness that the Faculty heard of the passing of Niall McCluskey this week.
Security holders exercising a standard security should be subject to a duty to conform to reasonable standards of commercial practice, says the Faculty of Advocates.
The Faculty of Advocates’ free hybrid World IP Day 2022 event takes place on Friday 29 April, so time is running out to book for this popular annual gathering.