Faculty supports young speakers at finals of Scottish debating competition
Schoolchildren gathered in Parliament Hall last weekend for the finals of the Young Speakers Scotland’s Schools Mace Debating Competition, hosted by the Faculty of Advocates.
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Devilling system helps advocates maintain the highest standards
LAST October, 29 aspiring advocates (known as devils) arrived at the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh to begin an intensive period of professional training to qualify for admission to the Scottish Bar.
Alyson Forbes appointed to SCCRC Board
Alyson Forbes has been appointed as a Legal Member to the Board of the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC).
Faculty supports Oxford fresher mooting event
Freshers at Oxford gathered on campus last weekend to compete in a mooting event organised by the Oxford Commercial Chancery Law Society (OCCLS).
In Memoriam, Hon. Angus Foster, KC
It is with great sadness that Faculty learnt of the passing of Angus Foster KC.
Lord President appointed by His Majesty the King
His Majesty the King has appointed the Right Hon Lord Pentland as Scotland’s new Lord President. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney as he welcomed the appointment.
Don’t get the lawyer mixed up with their client
THE age of social media has brought many benefits. Members of the public are able to engage with a number of issues – from the banal to the fundamental – in a way that was not previously possible. This is to the benefit of us all.
Devils benefitting from new demonstration-driven training approach
Members of Faculty returned recently from an intensive ‘train the trainers’ conference held in the Drakensberg in South Africa.
Snow Ball raises over £20,000 for charity
The Tumbling Lassie’s annual fund-raising ball, held in Edinburgh last month, has raised over £20, 000 for anti-trafficking charities.
Edward Kane is back for Christmas!
The Faculty of Advocates’ fictional member is back in time for Christmas this year in ‘Edward Kane, Advocate in ‘The Hanged Man’.’