WS Chief Executive Robert Pirrie was guest speaker in Tennessee on 14/17 August looking at the future of specialist accreditation.... more
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
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 Electoral Commission has published a report calling for changes to electoral law to make sure that future elections are better run.... more
The Government is consulting on ways to make dealing with flexible working requests easier for businesses.... more
A special general meeting of the Law Society of Scotland has supported the Society's strategy in relation to summary criminal legal aid reform... more
A high level meeting has been arranged to ensure that vulnerable witnesses are getting the support they need.... more