News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Mini-devilling scheme to be launched
A new link-up between the Faculty and Strathclyde University will give students a chance to learn about life as an advocate, from the inside.
Faculty plays host to SCCR reception
The Faculty was pleased to cement a "strong bond" with the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR) and host its Annual Reception.
Faculty’s Astrid Smart in study of the Bawa-Garba case
The implications and lessons of a case which has shaken the medical profession will be analysed at a special event staged by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, in association with the Faculty.
Family law event in Glasgow
A half-day conference on family law is to feature two members of Faculty who specialise in the area.
Scottish Legal News Annual Review 2018
The Faculty and several members feature prominently in the Scottish Legal News Annual Review 2018 which has been published online.
Bienvenue
Students from France were welcomed by the Faculty on a visit to Parliament House on the Scottish leg of a GB study trip.
J Gordon Reid, QC, FCIArb
The Faculty was saddened to learn of the death of J Gordon Reid, QC, FCIArb, a former Temporary Judge of the Court of Session and convener of the Faculty Dispute Resolution Service. He was 65.
Applications for Silk
Applications are being sought by the Lord Justice General for recommendation for appointment as Queen’s Counsel.
Faculty backs rise in age of criminal responsibility
Legislation introduced to the Scottish Parliament would change the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Scotland from eight to 12.