The WS Society welcomed 55 new members across all categories at its May Diet of Admission, including 17 new Writers to the Signet. Keeper of the Signet Lady Elish Angiolini presided and mingled with new members and their guests in the Signet Library. Surprise guest Professor Charlie Rose from the USA gave a mock opening statement to the jury as an insight into US trial advocacy.
At the ceremony, Society Treasurer Tony Jones KC WS said the WS Society stood for honour, integrity and loyalty to the rule of law. Chief Executive Robert Pirrie WS added: ‘Professional and person interaction outside of office life is so important for lawyers. It broadens the mind and fosters the human touch’.
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