Edinburgh Schools MiniTrials returns to court
A group of around 200 schoolchildren and teachers gathered at Edinburgh Sheriff Court recently to take part in the Edinburgh Schools MiniTrials.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Faculty of Advocates' Response to the Scottish Government Consultation in relation to mental health regulations and the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service
Faculty of Advocates' Response to the Scottish Civil Justice Council's targeted consultation on Changes to the Inner House Rules
New devils kick off their training
ELEVEN new devils arrived at the MacKenzie Building this week to take the next step in their legal careers.
Lawscot Foundation celebrates first cohort of graduates
Diversity and inclusion in the legal profession matters, says past Lord Advocate and former Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, the Rt Hon James Wolffe KC.
In memoriam, Ian Hamilton KC
It was with deep regret that Faculty learnt of the death of Ian Hamilton KC, at the age of 97.
Rare book rescued from auction and returned to Abbotsford
A TINY but valuable antiquarian book belonging to Sir Walter Scott has been returned to its rightful place in Abbotsford Library after nearly being sold at auction.
Faculty of Advocates' Response to the Scottish Government 'Land Reform in a Net Zero Nation' Consultation
Lord President opens legal year
THE Lord President, Lord Carloway, has cautioned that the impact of the pandemic on outstanding criminal cases “should not be understated.”
Packed programme at 10th annual Bloody Scotland festival
Scotland’s international crime writing festival will once again feature an impressive line-up of international and local authors during its tenth annual outing in Stirling this year.