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The WS Society is Scotland's independent association for lawyers.
The Society's purposes include promoting the highest standards in legal services.
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Society Bulletin
Learning for Business - free introductory courses
The WS Society invites you to celebrate the launch of Learning for Business by attending one or more of the free introductory sessions during November. ... more
WS double at Law Awards 2008
Austin Flynn and Glen Gilson were just two members of the WS to scoop double awards at the prestigious Law Awards of Scotland 2008, the so-called ‘Oscars of the Scottish legal profession’. ... more
WS launch Learning for Business programme
The WS Society launched its exciting new initiative for younger lawyers at a business breakfast on 28 August. This innovative programme will help lawyers from 0-5 years PQ develop their personal and commercial skills to match their legal skills.... more
Tennessee interest in The Signet Accreditation
WS Chief Executive Robert Pirrie was guest speaker in Tennessee on 14/17 August looking at the future of specialist accreditation.... more
Legal News
Consultation on FAI legislation
The Rt Hon Lord Cullen of Whitekirk KT has launched a consultation as part of his ongoing review of the operation of the Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths Inquiries (Scotland) Act 1976.... more
More help in dealing with repossession
The Scottish Government has announced that it is extending the range of legal advice and support available across Scotland to families facing home repossession.... more
New guidance for rape investigations
The Lord Advocate has published guidelines to Chief Constables in Scotland on the Investigation and Reporting of Sexual Offences.... more
FOI extension – consultation
Scottish Ministers have published a discussion paper that raises the prospect of extending the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act to more organisations... more