A group of Scottish schoolchildren from Bishopbriggs Academy will soon be on their way to London to compete in the national finals of the Bar Mock Trial Competition where they will continue to receive support from Members of Faculty.
“I speak from the viewpoint of the Faculty of Advocates, the Scottish Bar.
International Women’s Day provides an opportunity to recognise the contribution women make in the workplace and throughout society in general.
A career as an advocate is open to anyone with the necessary ability and motivation.
Ever since the Court of Session was constituted as the College of Justice, the Faculty of Advocates has played a central role in promoting the rule of law and ensuring access to justice for the people of Scotland.
Schoolchildren, teachers, parents and Faculty members gathered in Parliament House last weekend for a lively day of debating during the finals of the Young Speakers Scotland’s Schools Mace competition.
The Faculty of Advocates hosted a reception last night to celebrate the work of Scottish lawyers who are supporting their Ukrainian colleagues seeking refuge from the war in their homeland.
Christmas is a time when family and friends can gather to enjoy a warm, fun-filled festive atmosphere and exchange gifts. With festivities being severely curtailed during the past two years due to Covid-19 restrictions, many people are looking forward to Christmas even more so than usual.
Leading silk Jonathan Mitchell KC is retiring after a long and distinguished career at the Bar.
The deadline for donations to the Faculty Christmas Collection, which supports vulnerable families in Fife, is fast approaching.