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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
Annual Falconer Business Lecture
Join polar trekking accountant Craig Mathieson as he draws valuable parallels between his expeditions and challenges in the business world.... more
Corporate Finance Conference
Join Nelson Gray, European Business Angel 2008, and other experts for this timely conference... more
Hot issues in employment law
How lawyers and HR professionals can work together to ensure current case law is reflected in employment policies. ... more
The Signet Accreditation 2008
Applications are now open for The Signet Accreditation assessment programme 2008. ... more
Legal News
New District Procurator Fiscals
The Lord Advocate, the Right Honourable Eilish Angiolini QC, has announced three new District Procurator Fiscal appointments.... more
New SLC appointment
Patrick Layden QC has been appointed as Commissioner to the Scottish Law Commission.... more
New road death offences
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
Increased fine for online copyright infringement?
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is consulting on plans to increase the penalties for online copyright infringement... more