News and Responses

‘Brilliant’ Open Day shows life at the Bar

A virtual Open Day to give an insight into life at the Scottish Bar has drawn wide praise as “a fantastic experience”.

Faculty member to speak at UNHCR event on asylum, housing and COVID-19

Member of Faculty Scott Blair has been invited to speak to a global audience at the Strategic Litigation Roundtable organised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Thomas Muir Of Huntershill Restored To The Roll Of The Faculty Of Advocates

After more than two hundred years, Thomas Muir of Huntershill has been restored to the roll of the Faculty of Advocates following a successful plea by Ross Macfarlane QC.

Faculty support for global recognition of lawyers’ Basic Principles

Lawyers’ associations from around the world, including the Faculty, have issued a Call for Action in support of the vital role of an independent legal profession in the rule of law.

Process starts to find new Dean

The Dean of Faculty, Gordon Jackson, QC, has stepped down after four years in the post.

Calling COVID-style Mark II

Nine new members have been admitted to the Faculty in a second - and hopefully, last - calling ceremony under physical distancing.

Extra issue identified by Faculty for cohabitation review

An addition to a discussion paper on cohabitation has been put forward by the Faculty.

Discussion Paper on Cohabitation

Faculty duo set for human rights conference

A major UK human rights conference will hear contributions from two Scottish Silks in the areas of crime and immigration and asylum.

Faculty’s Open Day goes virtual

An Open Day to give senior school pupils and university students an insight into life as an Advocate is going virtual.