Faculty welcomes Lord Reed announcement
The Faculty has welcomed an announcement from 10 Downing Street that Lord Reed is to become President of the Supreme Court in January next year, when Lady Hale retires.
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SCJC reappointment for Silk
The Lord President has welcomed the reappointment of Lynda Brabender, QC, to the Scottish Civil Justice Council.
Hear all about immigration law, and help charity
Three members of Faculty, Aidan O'Neill, QC, Andrew Webster, QC, and Alan Caskie, are among the speakers who will turn the spotlight on immigration law at a masterclass conference, and aid charity.
Middle Temple honour for Faculty Silk
The Faculty’s non-practising member, Joanna Cherry, QC, MP, has been elected as an Honorary Bencher of Middle Temple in London, one of the four Inns of Court.
Historic appointments at SCLR
The Scottish Council of Law Reporting (SCLR) has a new team at the top, and for the first time both senior positions are held by women - Jackie McRae and Angela Grahame, QC.
Eight new recruits to ‘best job in legal profession’
Eight new members have been admitted to the Faculty, and welcomed to “the best job in the legal profession”.
After 60 years, retired QC is reunited with award-winning play
He’s known for taking the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey, but Ian Hamilton also has award-winning playwright high on his CV.
Counsel is Lawyer of the Week
The Faculty’s Fred Mackintosh has been titled Lawyer of the Week in the law section of The Times Scotland.
Moot success for devils, but friendship the real winner
A new Moot has helped cement closer ties between the Faculty and the Bar of Northern Ireland.
Faculty backs quest for Roberton consensus
The Faculty has welcomed an announcement by the Scottish Government that it will issue a public consultation on the Roberton Review of legal services regulation.