Faculty in Paris, at the double
The Faculty had double representation at the official opening of the French legal year in Paris, with the Dean, Gordon Jackson, QC, and Iain Mitchell, QC, both in attendance.
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Calling all students...see life at the Bar
University students with an eye on a career in advocacy are being invited to visit the Faculty to learn about the Scottish Bar, its members and their work.
Sombre Saltmarket to come alive for schools competition
Glasgow’s High Court will be bristling with young legal prodigies this weekend, as 12 schools compete for the title of Scottish mock trial champions.
Book now for Tumbling Lassie events
Bookings are now being taken for The Tumbling Lassie Ball and an associated seminar which will raise funds for two human trafficking charities.
Sterling, from sterling effort at book sale
A book sale and swish in the Faculty has raised an impressive £500.20 for the Scottish Book Trust.
“Heartening” complaints figures but no complacency
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) has issued its annual report for 2015-16.
James Wolffe, QC, to give Human Rights Day Lecture
The Lord Advocate and former Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, is to deliver the JUSTICE Scotland Human Rights Day Lecture 2016.
SCBA strikes a winning balance
A perfect balance of work and relaxation proved a hit at the Scottish Criminal Bar Association’s winter conference.
Faculty featuring in Brexit events
Brexit and its possible implications will be scrutinised at two major events at which the Faculty and leading QCs are to play a part.
Faculty to fore in Mental Health Tribunal appointments
Six members of Faculty are among a group of new appointees to the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.