Faculty picked as finalist for Community Contribution Award
The Faculty has been shortlisted for an award, in recognition of voluntary work by staff and members.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Deadline looming, so book now for Tumbling Lassie Ball
Time is running out to book tickets for The Tumbling Lassie Ball, in aid of charities fighting slavery and people trafficking.
Faculty member taking Silk south of the Border
A senior member of Faculty is among 113 applicants who have been approved by Her Majesty the Queen for Silk in England & Wales.
Amazing prizes donated for Tumbling Lassie Ball auction
Organisers of The Tumbling Lassie Ball, which will raise funds for two human trafficking charities, have been “overwhelmed” by donations of glittering prizes for a silent auction.
QC becomes RIAS Honorary Fellow
A senior member of Faculty has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).
New Year Honours recognition for founder of MiniTrials
The founder of the Faculty’s MiniTrials, which help demystify the law for school pupils, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours.
Calling all PI solicitors – Faculty wants you to help mould new Arbitration scheme
The Vice-Dean has alerted solicitors to a new personal injury arbitration scheme which the Faculty is intending to launch in the New Year.
Counsel in summary sheriff appointments
Several members of Faculty are among 21 summary sheriff appointments, the largest judicial recruitment in Scotland.
Thanks to all who made a difference for others at Xmas, and throughout the year
Families who had been facing a bleak Christmas are now looking forward to the big day, after a ”moving” show of generosity by Faculty members and staff.
Scotland’s Place in Europe
Following publication of the Scottish Government’s paper, Scotland’s Place in Europe, James Mure, QC, Convenor of the Faculty of Advocates’ International Committee, said: