Nomination surprise for mock trial mentor
The Bar National Mock Trial Competition is celebrating its silver jubilee, and for one member of Faculty, it has produced a golden moment.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Faculty delighted to play host to SCCR reception
The Faculty was a proud host of the Annual Reception of the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR).
Rare hat-trick for Faculty’s training director
The Faculty’s Director of Training and Education, Dr David Parratt, has achieved a highly unusual hat-trick, after calling to the Northern Irish Bar.
Conference adopts Second Edinburgh Declaration
A Second Edinburgh Declaration has been adopted by the International Council of Advocates and Barristers (ICAB) in a fitting finale to the World Bar Conference 2016.
Dean reflects on “great success” of WBC
The World Bar Conference has left Edinburgh, on its way to South Africa in 2018, and the Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has looked back on a memorable and successful event.
Lord Neuberger delivers closing keynote address at WBC
The importance of independent advocates as “a very precious asset” in a democratic society has been underscored by Lord Neuberger, President of the UK Supreme Court.
Conference formally opened by Roy Martin, QC
The much-anticipated World Bar Conference 2016 has been opened by Roy Martin, QC, the former Dean of Faculty who is chairing the event.
We have differences, but share professional commitments, Dean tells WBC
The Dean of Faculty, James Wolffe, QC, has spoken of differences in bars from around the world, but stressed the vital role they all share in underwriting the rule of law.
Lord President raises two themes on access to justice in WBC address
The Lord President, Lord Carloway, has highlighted two themes on ensuring access to justice in a keynote address to the World Bar Conference in Edinburgh.
Lady Dorrian appointed Lord Justice Clerk
The Rt Hon Lady Dorrian has been appointed Lord Justice Clerk, replacing the Rt Hon Lord Carloway following his elevation to the post of Lord President. It is the first time a woman has held either of the two senior judicial titles in Scotland.