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News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
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.
Faculty of Advocates’ Response to Scottish Government’s Consultation on Scottish Law Commission’s Report on Section 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003
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.
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.
Faculty of Advocates’ Response to the Home Office’s Call for evidence on the new Independent Appeals Body
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.
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.
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.
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.