Happy International Women's Day! We're delighted to mark IWD with a fireside chat on Monday, 9 March between Brianella Scott, Lynne Kennedy MBE and Laura Meldrum on the power of awards and role models, and celebrating women. Sign up now: www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Happy Holi to all our Hindu members, colleagues and friends celebrating the festival of colours! We wish you a joyous time full of love, renewal and peace. ❤️ 💙 🧡 💜 💚 💛
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Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim members, colleagues and friends observing the holy month ahead! Wishing you a blessed period of fasting, full of peace and joy. Learn more about how to best support your Muslim colleagues during Ramadan here 👉 www.diversityplus.info/ramadan-eboo
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We wish all those who observe Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, a sacred season of reflection and spiritual renewal.
Learn more about this Christian holy day and season here: bit.ly/4tGvI7w
Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating over the coming two weeks! Wishing our members a happy and healthy Year of the Horse. 🐴🎆
Find out more about the festival, also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, here 👉 www.forbes.com/sites/jamiec...
#LunarNewYear
Today begins #RaceEqualityWeek, a global movement to help address racial inequality. The theme is #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs and we're taking part in Race Equality Matters' 5-day Challenge to learn simple, practical ways to help create real change. Find out more: raceequalitymatters.com/race-equalit...
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February marks LGBT+ History Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of the LGBT+ community in all areas of life, throughout history and today. This year's theme is 'science and innovation'. Explore more here: lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history...
#LGBTplusHM26
27 January is #HolocaustMemorialDay, marked to remember the millions murdered through genocide in World War Two, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. It's an opportunity for us all to learn of the past and stand against hatred and prejudice today. Find out more: hmd.org.uk/what-is-holo...
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#DayOfTheEndangeredLawyer on 24 January highlights the threat to human rights lawyers and the importance of respect for the rule of law, which is the foundation of a fair and just society. It's vital those in positions of power recognise and uphold it. dayoftheendangeredlawyer.eu/
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We’ve set out our key priorities ahead of the 2026 Scottish Election to boost prosperity and provide for fairness and justice for all.
Read more bit.ly/4pLNC5
#JusticeMatters
Our President Patricia Thom says today's @scotgov Budget is a bitter blow for legal aid and access to justice in Scotland and fails vulnerable people in need.
▶️https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/law-society-news/legal-aid-crisis-to-deepen-after-pre-election-budget-blow/?utm_source=Bluesky
MSPs will debate legal aid reform this afternoon following an important inquiry into Civil Legal Assistance in Scotland
▶️Watch the debate at www.scottishparliament.tv/
#LegalAidMatters #AccessToJustice
🎁🎁 We're just about to wrap things up for 2025! 🙌
Wishing a very happy Christmas and New Year to all our members and to everyone in the wider legal sector. 🎄🎄
See you in 2026 🥳 🎉
Law Society of Scotland colleagues have raised a fantastic £12,315.50 for Crossbasket House, which provides much needed accommodation for the families of children being treated at the Glasgow Children's Hospital.❤️
Find out more 👇
www.lawscot.org.uk/CrossbasketH...
Our office will be closed for the festive period from 5pm on Tuesday, 23 December and will re-open for calls and queries at 9am on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Find a solicitor here ▶️ www.lawscot.org.uk/find-a-solic...
Contact us here ▶️ www.lawscot.org.uk/about-us/con...
🎓 Develop your paralegals’ careers with a recognised qualification
Our CertHE Paralegal Practice, delivered in partnership with RGU, is designed to help paralegals develop the skills needed to succeed at every stage of their career.
📅 Applications close 12 January👇
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Hanukkah Sameach (happy Hanukkah) to our Jewish members, colleagues and friends.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with all those affected by the antisemitic terrorist attack in Australia on Sunday.
We stand with Jewish people in Scotland and around the world against antisemitism.
The upcoming Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Certificate, covering business conducted across 2025, is to be significantly streamlined, with the submission period now opening in May. Full details will be issued to firms in early 2026.
Find out more 👉 www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-eve...
We're delighted to announce that seven new members will join the Law Society of Scotland’s Council this month, with representation doubling for new lawyers and solicitors working overseas. Find out more 👉 www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Our Annual Plan 2025/26 sets out 16 key projects for the year ahead — from new regulatory measures and AI in legal practice to enhanced member support and legal aid reform.
📢 Read more about our priorities for the year ahead: bit.ly/4qGiuW
Drafted in the aftermath of the Second World War, the European Convention on Human Rights protects fundamental freedoms including the right to life, freedom of thought, conscience and religion, and the right to a fair trial. ⚖️
Find out more about ECHR on this important milestone. 👇
The full report of our thematic review of suspicious activity reports (SARs) is out now, full of valuable, practical insights to help members submit high-quality SARs. We urge all those involved in compliance to read the report and reflect on its findings. 👉 www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Legal aid solicitors know that access to justice is a vital cornerstone of a fair society.
Read more about the legal aid crisis and sign our pledge to show your support 👉https://bit.ly/4hB0okX
We are frustrated and disappointed at the UK Government's proposal to remove our role as an anti-money laundering supervisory body, and believe law firms and consumers of legal services in Scotland will pay the price.
Read more 👉 www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to all our Sikh members, colleagues and friends! May the Day of Liberation bring you hope, happiness and prosperity. 🙌
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Wishing a joyful and bright Diwali to all those who celebrate across the Scottish legal profession! As the Festival of Lights begins, may it be filled with blessings and love.
#Diwali #FestivalOfLights
Today is World Menopause Day. Women make up over half of all Scottish solicitors, so it's vital we raise awareness of and break the stigma around menopause. Our fully updated menopause guide is live, offering advice and resources for firms and members. www.lawscot.org.uk/research-and...
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For October's Black History Month, our committee member Abel Aboh invites us to reimagine what inclusion, innovation, and leadership mean in today’s Scotland. Read his blog here 👉 www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a reminder to pause, reflect, and take steps to protect your wellbeing. LawCare (lawcare.org.uk/) and Lawscot Wellbeing (www.lawscot.org.uk/members/well...) are here with resources and help whenever you need it. Please reach out if you need support.
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That’s a wrap on this year's #LawscotConf! Judge Victoria Pratt shared powerful stories from her experiences in the courtroom, followed by closing words from President Patricia Thom. Huge thanks to all our speakers, exhibitors and delegates for making the past four days such a success.
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