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WS Summer Internship

Get inspired and gain valuable practical experience by taking part in the popular WS Society summer internship programme. As part of the Professional Services team you will develop your legal knowledge, written and research abilities; learn about the needs of modern legal practices and build your confidence through the delivery of a presentation on a topical area of law. ... more

WS IP and Technology Law Conference

Tuesday, 25 June 2013 The Signet Library, Edinburgh 8.45 am – 12.15 pm CPD: 3 hours (Law Society of Scotland) To coincide with the publication of the Intellectual Property Bill, the WS IP and Technology Law Conference provides a guide to the evolving legal framework and focuses on new developments in practice. ... more

WS Land Registration Conference 2013

Tuesday, 29 October 2013 The Signet Library, Edinburgh 9.00 am – 4.30 pm CPD: 5.5 hours (Law Society of Scotland) Do not miss the definitive guide to the Land Registration Act 2012 – a must all for property lawyers and professionals.... more

WS Corporate Law Conference

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 8:45 am – 12.15 pm Signet Library, Edinburgh Discovering what is new in corporate law and considering today’s essentials for the modern corporate lawyer will be the focus of this half day conference, chaired by Roddy Bruce of Dickson Minto W.S. ... more

The WS Summer Ball 2013

The WS Summer Ball was a new event in the 2012 WS calendar, with a different format to previous WS Balls, and such was its success that it has been decided to hold the Summer Ball annually.... more

Welcome

The WS Society is Scotland's independent association for lawyers and one of the oldest professional bodies in the world with over 500 years of history. Today the Society supports the latest generation of lawyers and legal businesses, with professional support lawyer (PSL) and research services, training, accreditation, networking and events.

The Society's home, The Signet Library, is the iconic building for Scottish solicitors, adjacent to Scotland’s Supreme Courts complex. It is a superb facility for working and an outstanding venue for corporate and social events.

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Legal News

Overall fall in hate crime

The Scottish Government last week published a report on hate crime, revealing a decrease in overall racist and religiously aggravated offending... more

More IP protection for performers

The UK Government has signed a new World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) treaty that includes new standards for the protection of audiovisual performances. ... more

Draft Consumer Rights Bill published

The Government has published the draft Consumer Rights Bill, which is designed to introduce new rights for consumers and businesses... more

Review for property factor legislation?

A new report warns that complex laws may be acting as a barrier for both homeowners and property professionals to switch property factors and enforce common repairs.... more

FOI scrutiny extended

More organisations across Scotland will be open to scrutiny under Freedom of Information (FoI) legislation laid in the Scottish Parliament this week... more