Join polar trekking accountant Craig Mathieson as he draws valuable parallels between his expeditions and challenges in the business world.... more
Join Nelson Gray, European Business Angel 2008, and other experts for this timely conference... more
How lawyers and HR professionals can work together to ensure current case law is reflected in employment policies. ... more
Applications are now open for The Signet Accreditation assessment programme 2008. ... more
Welcome to The Signet Accreditation – recognising excellence in legal services
The Signet Accreditation is a formal qualification for Scottish solicitors signifying proficiency in an area of legal practice. It is an initiative of The Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet, Scotland's independent association for lawyers and one of the world's oldest independent professional bodies.
It is an entirely new approach to assessing and accrediting legal services in Scotland. The assessment methodology is cutting edge, offering practical benefit to both lawyers and users of their services by assessing client-focussed skills as well as legal knowledge.
The assessment programme commenced in 2007. In 2008, assessment will be offered in all practice areas:
To read more about the principles underpinning the scheme please see our aims.
To find out more about how to apply see How to become accredited.
The Lord Advocate, the Right Honourable Eilish Angiolini QC, has announced three new District Procurator Fiscal appointments.... more
Patrick Layden QC has been appointed as Commissioner to the Scottish Law Commission.... more
Prosecutors will be able to use two new offences - one of causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving and the other of causing death by driving while unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured - from Monday.... more
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is consulting on plans to increase the penalties for online copyright infringement... more