New deadline for Faculty of Advocates scholarships
Changes are being made to the Faculty’s scholarship scheme, with the aim of making the devilling process as widely accessible as possible.
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QC appointed to Scottish Law Commission
One of the Scottish Bar’s most prominent figures in family law, Kate Dowdalls, QC, has been appointed as a Commissioner of the Scottish Law Commission.
Faculty members secure overseas appointments
Two members of Faculty - Almira Delibegovic-Broome, QC, and Jacqueline Fordyce - are heading overseas after securing prestigious appointments.
When in Rome, catch the 2018 IBA annual conference
All roads will lead to Rome this autumn, and members of Faculty are being invited to join lawyers from around the globe at the International Bar Association’s 2018 annual conference.
Faculty provides “great opportunity” for examining the Doctor’s Dilemma
The week of the 70th birthday of the NHS saw a timely discussion between the medical and legal professions on holding doctors to account.
Faculty announces International Human Rights Award
A new award to honour men and women overseas who champion human rights in the most challenging of circumstances is being launched by the Faculty - Shelagh McCall, QC, explains.
Seven new members welcomed to Faculty
Seven new members have been admitted to Faculty, and welcomed to a “great national institution”.
Central Asian lawyers learn about Faculty
Lawyers from Central Asian countries have been hearing from Iain Mitchell, QC, about the Faculty and legal training in Scotland.
Pro bono success for woman, 84
An 84-year-old woman says she will be “forever grateful” to the Faculty’s pro bono unit and a volunteer QC, Roddy McIlvride, who helped her win a court case over damage to her tenement home.
New line-up for family law group
A new leader has been chosen for the specialist group of Faculty members who practise in family law. Kate Dowdalls, QC,...