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Applications are being taken for Faculty scholarships which can help ease financial tensions during the training period for the Bar.
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All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
We want to help, says SCBA
The criminal Bar has welcomed a decision by Ministers to withdraw their plan for trial without jury, and vowed to help “find a temporary solution to this temporary problem.”
SLC post for counsel
A member of Faculty has been appointed a Commissioner of the Scottish Law Commission.
Criminal Bar strongly against ’draconian’ proposed measures
Scotland ‘s criminal Advocates have voiced strong opposition to proposals, including trials without juries, which the Scottish Parliament is considering because of the Coronavirus emergency.
New dates announced - Edinburgh’s ‘arbitration Olympics’ fall victim to virus
Coronavirus has claimed another major event, with the postponement of an international arbitration conference which had been due to take place in Edinburgh in May.
New deputy editor of Session Cases
The new deputy editor of Session Cases has been named as Timothy Young, Advocate.
Coronavirus
The Faculty is monitoring advice constantly as we strive to maintain a high level of service and support to clients and agents, while keeping the health of our members and staff as our main concern.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Good luck to our devil, Victoria Arnott, and Clerk of Faculty, Richard Pugh, who will be competing in the LexFactor Battle.
THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED
A strong Faculty presence at a special seminar will help ensure EU citizens in Scotland are protected by all the rights available to them after Brexit.
Princes St Gardens role for counsel
The Faculty’s John Campbell, QC, has been appointed to a senior role in the redevelopment of West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh.