Hat-trick for Aidan
A third award in as many months has gone the way of the Faculty’s Aidan O’Neill, QC.
Latest News
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Double Scots for Supreme Court
The new Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court is Lord Hodge, giving the court a Scottish top two.
Vice-Dean steps down
The Vice-Dean of Faculty, Angela Grahame, QC, has stepped down after three and a half years in office.
Welcome, Themis Advocates
A new name has been added to the Faculty’s list of stables – Themis Advocates.
Lord Reed becomes President of Supreme Court
The installation of Lord Reed as President of the UK Supreme Court is a source of pride for Scotland and its legal profession, says the Dean of Faculty, Gordon Jackson, QC.
A seat on the Bench, and book plug
The Supreme Courts have welcomed a “major asset” to the Bench, with the installation of Lady Poole.
TARDIS has landed, with Lord Fairley
The first of five new judges has taken his place on the Bench, with the judicial title of Lord Fairley.
Defence QCs in murder trial documentary
Two senior defence counsel have featured in a much-hailed television documentary about a murder trial.
IP Counsel on film
The Faculty’s Usman Tariq is featured in a new, short video in the Scottish Legal Views series by Scottish Legal News.
Happy New Year
Here's to a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year, from everyone at the Faculty.