News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
New list of Standing Junior Counsel to Scottish Government
New and re-appointments as Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government have been made by the Lord Advocate, James Wolffe, QC.
Counsel accredited as FCIArb
The Faculty’s Laurence Kennedy has been admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Judicial appointment for QC
A senior member of Faculty has been appointed a UK tribunal judge.
Counsel appointed to Parole Board for Scotland
Four members of Faculty have been appointed Legal Members of the Parole Board for Scotland.
At least £20,000 raised for charity at Tumbling Lassie events
The Faculty’s "delighted" Tumbling Lassie Committee has announced that last weekend’s charity ball and seminar have raised at least £20,000 to help fight human trafficking and modern slavery.
IP Day Conference proving as popular as ever
A week to go, and only a few places remain for the Faculty’s 11th World Intellectual Property Day Conference.
Applications sought for Commissioner post
Applications are being sought for appointment as a full-time Commissioner at the Scottish Law Commission.
Counsel to address WS Society conferences
Advocates have been invited to speak at three upcoming events being staged by the WS Society in the Signet Library in Edinburgh.
2018 Eurodevils programme under way
Young lawyers representing nine countries have descended on Faculty to take part in the 2018 Eurodevils programme.