The Faculty of Advocates and the Law Society of Scotland will again be joint national sponsors of the Legal Walks, organised annually by the Access to Justice Foundation to raise money to fund much-needed pro bono services.
Two rock musicals featuring Faculty member Roddy MacLeod and Deputy Advocates Clerk Elizabeth Archibald will take place at the Mackenzie Building during the Edinburgh Festival.
When I started as a young criminal lawyer, I’d sometimes wonder: “If it was that bad, why didn’t she just leave him?”
The Faculty of Advocates has launched the Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award 2024 to recognise human rights lawyers and defenders who uphold human rights and the rule of law worldwide.
TWENTY new members were admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in calling ceremonies held last week.
Tony Lenehan KC has been elected as the new Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Advocates.
Lady Dorrian, the first woman to be appointed Lord Justice Clerk, has announced her intention to retire next year at the same time as the Lord President.
Schoolchildren participated in a recent mock trial at the University of the West of Scotland using materials from the MiniTrial initiative.
The Faculty of Advocates' Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) will host a free event next month aimed at progressing the work being done to promote pro bono and extend access to justice.
Faculty is delighted to note the recent announcement of five new senators. In addition to two highly respected members of the Shrieval Bench, Sheriff Cubie and Sheriff Tait, the new senators will include members of Faculty Ronaldo Renucci KC, Kirsty Hood KC and Morag Ross KC.