Pro bono success for woman, 84
An 84-year-old woman says she will be “forever grateful” to the Faculty’s pro bono unit and a volunteer QC, Roddy McIlvride, who helped her win a court case over damage to her tenement home.
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New line-up for family law group
A new leader has been chosen for the specialist group of Faculty members who practise in family law. Kate Dowdalls, QC,...
Bill to address PI discount rate and periodical payment orders
Reforms to the law on setting the personal injury discount rate have been made in a Bill introduced in the Scottish Parliament.
Sparks flew, but exhibition shows artistic beauty emerged from Scott-Turner union
An exhibition charting the dynamic and creative relationship between Sir Walter Scott and the artist, J M W Turner, is a summer attraction at Abbotsford, Scott’s home in the Scottish Borders.
Dual day at the Signet Library
The Signet Library will be a centre of attention when it hosts two special events on the same day.
Mentoring scheme gives law student “profoundly inspiring” experience
A law student has enjoyed one of the experiences of his life during mentoring by a member of Faculty.
Counsel to put EV case under spotlight
A significant Supreme Court family law judgment is to be analysed by one of the advocates in the case for a training event by the Scottish Child Law Centre.
Importance of assistance ‘needs to be better understood’
A new report by JUSTICE Scotland concludes that suspects and solicitors need a better understanding of the importance of legal assistance during police detention.
Official opening for refurbished Saltmarket library
An official opening of the refurbished Faculty library at the High Court in Glasgow has helped to give the west-coast criminal Bar "the best facilities for many a long day."
Rugby post for QC
The Faculty’s Gavin MacColl, QC, has been appointed independent chair of the Scottish Rugby Council standing committee on governance.