Devils swop the classroom for the court room
This year’s cohort of aspiring advocates has settled into shadowing their devilmasters in court, having completed the first part of their nine-month advocacy training at the Faculty of Advocates.
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The Claus that broke the chimney
With Christmas fast approaching and mince pies mysteriously disappearing across the land, Santa Claus finds himself back in court.
There’s no King Arthur, but this roundtable fights for justice today
A groundbreaking initiative is transforming how Scotland's legal community responds to unmet need, bringing together lawyers from private practice and in-house roles with charities, universities, and community organisations to create a coordinated, demand-led approach to pro bono legal services.
The Faculty Christmas Collection – a decade of gifting hope
For the past 10 years the Faculty Christmas Collection has been a lifeline for vulnerable families across Fife – and in 2025 the need is greater than ever.
Lord Pentland to head line-up at 21st Century Bar Conference 2025
Several exciting speakers have been confirmed for the Faculty of Advocate’s ever-popular annual 21st Century Bar Conference, to be held in Edinburgh in early December.
Faculty members honoured by Edinburgh university
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has recognised two Faculty members this month by awarding an honorary doctorate and an alumni award.
New Abbotsford trophy links rugby roots to today’s game
Leading club rugby players from the South of Scotland and from Edinburgh will lock horns in the renewal of the age-old Inter District Championship next month, but with a gleaming piece of silverware linked to rugby’s roots now on offer.
Walking the walk for communities in need in Scotland
2025 has been a bumper year for support of the Scottish Legal Walks, and anyone who has not yet donated is encouraged to do so.
FLSU tables its support for Pro Bono Week 2025
The Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) will again host events during Pro Bono Week dedicated to advancing access to justice and strengthening pro bono legal services across Scotland.
Tumbling Lassie to mark Anti-Slavery Month
The Tumbling Lassie Appeal, founded by members of the Faculty of Advocates in 2015, will again mark Anti-Slavery Month during October this year.