News and Responses

Devils swop the classroom for the court room

This year’s cohort of aspiring advocates has settled into shadowing their devilmasters in court, having completed the first part of their nine-month advocacy training at the Faculty of Advocates.

Faculty of Advocates’ response to the Scottish Government consultation on the commencement and implementation of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025

The Claus that broke the chimney

With Christmas fast approaching and mince pies mysteriously disappearing across the land, Santa Claus finds himself back in court.

There’s no King Arthur, but this roundtable fights for justice today

A groundbreaking initiative is transforming how Scotland's legal community responds to unmet need, bringing together lawyers from private practice and in-house roles with charities, universities, and community organisations to create a coordinated, demand-led approach to pro bono legal services.

Faculty of Advocate’ Response to the Scottish Civil Justice Council’s Public Consultation on extending the availability of Protective Expenses Orders

The Faculty Christmas Collection – a decade of gifting hope

For the past 10 years the Faculty Christmas Collection has been a lifeline for vulnerable families across Fife – and in 2025 the need is greater than ever.

Faculty of Advocates’ Response to Scottish Government’s Consultation on Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill

Faculty of Advocates’ Response to Scottish Government’s Consultation on Legal Aid Reform

Lord Pentland to head line-up at 21st Century Bar Conference 2025

Several exciting speakers have been confirmed for the Faculty of Advocate’s ever-popular annual 21st Century Bar Conference, to be held in Edinburgh in early December.

Faculty members honoured by Edinburgh university

Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has recognised two Faculty members this month by awarding an honorary doctorate and an alumni award.