http://www.advocates.org.uk Wed, 27 May 2026 11:47:12 GMT Umbraco Latest News Articles from the Faculty of Advocates en http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/unpacking-pro-bono-in-scotland The evolving role of pro bono will be unpacked at a free event in Glasgow next month. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/unpacking-pro-bono-in-scotland http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/going-to-the-territory-taking-legal-expertise-to-those-who-need-it On Christmas Eve 1884, Henrietta and Samuel Barnett opened the doors of Toynbee Hall in Whitechapel, London. Theirs was a radical vision, to understand the needs of the poor in that area and develop practical solutions that would improve their lives. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/going-to-the-territory-taking-legal-expertise-to-those-who-need-it http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/could-you-serve-on-the-faculty-of-advocates-complaints-bodies The Faculty of Advocates is seeking a lay member to serve on its Complaints Committee and Disciplinary Tribunal. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/could-you-serve-on-the-faculty-of-advocates-complaints-bodies http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/annual-four-jurisdictions-conference-explores-challenges-facing-modern-legal-systems An independent legal profession and an independent judiciary are central to the rule of law. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/annual-four-jurisdictions-conference-explores-challenges-facing-modern-legal-systems http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/mini-devilling-scheme-inspires-next-generation-of-advocates Law students taking part in the Faculty of Advocates’ mini-devilling scheme this year have again given this annual programme glowing reviews, with participants reporting a stronger interest in pursuing a career at the Bar and praising the breadth of practical experience on offer. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/may/mini-devilling-scheme-inspires-next-generation-of-advocates http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/apr/careers-clinic-for-aspiring-female-advocates-returns The Faculty of Advocates will again host its annual “Women at the Scottish Bar” Careers Clinic, reaffirming its commitment to promoting and encouraging greater diversity within its membership. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/apr/careers-clinic-for-aspiring-female-advocates-returns http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/apr/devilling-scholarships-for-2027-open-for-applications Candidates looking to pursue a career at the Scottish Bar are invited to apply for scholarships to help ease financial tensions during their training. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/apr/devilling-scholarships-for-2027-open-for-applications http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/apr/four-jurisdictions-conference-2026-comes-to-edinburgh Members of the judiciary and the independent referral bars in Scotland, England and Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will gather at the Four Jurisdictions Conference 2026 in May. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/apr/four-jurisdictions-conference-2026-comes-to-edinburgh http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/mar/we-re-clearing-barriers-to-women-joining-the-bar Earlier this month, the Faculty of Advocates marked the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day (IWD) – and took time to reflect on the progress women have made and the inequalities that persist. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/mar/we-re-clearing-barriers-to-women-joining-the-bar http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/mar/faculty-hosts-ukrainian-legal-delegation-on-visit-to-scotland The Faculty of Advocates hosted a high level delegation of Ukrainian judges and legal professionals in Parliament House last week, to celebrate the relationships that have been established between Ukrainian and Scottish lawyers since Russia’s full-scale, illegal, invasion in 2022. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/mar/faculty-hosts-ukrainian-legal-delegation-on-visit-to-scotland http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/mar/walter-scott-and-the-faculty-of-advocates-a-living-heritage Earlier this week, members of the Faculty of Advocates and invited guests gathered in the historic Reading Room in Parliament House in Edinburgh for a talk entitled Walter Scott and the Faculty of Advocates – a living heritage. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/mar/walter-scott-and-the-faculty-of-advocates-a-living-heritage http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/mar/bookings-open-for-18th-annual-world-ip-day-conference Registration has opened for the annual World Intellectual Property Day Conference, now in its 18th year, which is being hosted by the Faculty of Advocates. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/mar/bookings-open-for-18th-annual-world-ip-day-conference http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/feb/faculty-of-advocates-unveils-new-portrait-of-lord-penrose The Faculty of Advocates has welcomed a significant new addition to its historic art collection with the acquisition of a portrait of the late George William Penrose, Lord Penrose (1938 - 2025). http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/feb/faculty-of-advocates-unveils-new-portrait-of-lord-penrose http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/jan/right-to-trial-by-jury-must-remain-the-norm Juryless trials are back in the news, following a UK government proposal to cut back on using juries in certain matters in courts in England and Wales. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/jan/right-to-trial-by-jury-must-remain-the-norm http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/jan/sir-ian-forrester-kc-knighted-in-new-year-honours-list A member of the Scottish Bar and a former Judge of the Court of the European Union, Ian Forrester KC, has been conferred the honour of Knight Bachelor in the 2026 New Year Honours list. http://www.advocates.org.uk/news-and-responses/news/2026/jan/sir-ian-forrester-kc-knighted-in-new-year-honours-list