Calling COVID-style Mark II
Nine new members have been admitted to the Faculty in a second - and hopefully, last - calling ceremony under physical distancing.
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Extra issue identified by Faculty for cohabitation review
An addition to a discussion paper on cohabitation has been put forward by the Faculty.
Faculty duo set for human rights conference
A major UK human rights conference will hear contributions from two Scottish Silks in the areas of crime and immigration and asylum.
Faculty’s Open Day goes virtual
An Open Day to give senior school pupils and university students an insight into life as an Advocate is going virtual.
Faculty backs detained Egyptian lawyers for human rights award
Legal bodies in the UK, including the Faculty, are supporting five detained Egyptian lawyers for a human rights award.
View the 'Us Too?' webinar
Members of Faculty joined colleagues in the global legal community for a webinar about bullying and harassment in the workplace.
Put more focus on youth, Faculty tells mental health law review
Mental health legislation needs to be updated to take more account of children and young persons, the Faculty has suggested.
Untraditional welcome for new members
New members have been welcomed to the Faculty of Advocates, at a calling ceremony like no other.
High Court trials planned for July
The criminal Bar has welcomed an announcement that preparations are being made to restart jury trials in July.
QC joins colleagues as FLAGS-bearer
The latest member of Faculty to join FLAGS (Family Law Arbitration Group Scotland) has hailed “invaluable and timely” training in dealing with cases remotely.