Moot competitors benefit from coaching by Faculty members and devils
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.
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In memoriam, Niall McCluskey
It was with deep sadness that the Faculty heard of the passing of Niall McCluskey this week.
Faculty responds to review of heritable securities law
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.
Innovate for a better future at Faculty's World IP Day 2022 event
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.
Time is running out to apply for a devilling scholarship
The closing date for the Faculty of Advocates’ scholarship programmes for 2023 is the end of April, so anyone keen to access funding to support them while devilling must apply soon.
Witches of Scotland campaigners shortlisted for annual award
Claire Mitchell QC and Zoe Venditozzi, well-known for their work on the Witches of Scotland campaign, were both delighted to have been shortlisted for the Glasgow Times Scotswoman of the Year Award 2021.
Faculty warns against abolishing the not proven verdict
The Faculty of Advocates has opposed the removal of the not proven verdict, warning that any attempt to do so could undermine the provision of fair and equitable justice.
World IP Day 2022 – save the date!
Bookings for the Faculty’s annual World Intellectual Property Day event, which takes place on Friday 29 April this year, are now open.
Faculty confirms its position on tacit relocation of commercial leases
The Faculty of Advocates has again voiced its support for ending the tacit relocation of commercial leases in response to a consultation on the draft Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill.
Complexity of draft code of practice may impact on support for the vulnerable
The Faculty of Advocates has cautioned that amendments to a draft code of practice for continuing and welfare attorneys should be rendered more user friendly lest they discourage people from supporting vulnerable adults.