New Clerk of Faculty
A new Clerk of Faculty, Barney Ross, has been elected following a six-way contest.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
‘Loyal and wise’ Advocates have a long history of promoting access to justice
The Faculty of Advocates has a long history of promoting access to justice to those who cannot afford to pay for legal advice and representation.
Edinburgh Schools MiniTrials returns to court
A group of around 200 schoolchildren and teachers gathered at Edinburgh Sheriff Court recently to take part in the Edinburgh Schools MiniTrials.
Faculty of Advocates' Response to the Scottish Government Consultation in relation to mental health regulations and the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service
Faculty of Advocates' Response to the Scottish Civil Justice Council's targeted consultation on Changes to the Inner House Rules
New devils kick off their training
ELEVEN new devils arrived at the MacKenzie Building this week to take the next step in their legal careers.
Lawscot Foundation celebrates first cohort of graduates
Diversity and inclusion in the legal profession matters, says past Lord Advocate and former Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, the Rt Hon James Wolffe KC.
In memoriam, Ian Hamilton KC
It was with deep regret that Faculty learnt of the death of Ian Hamilton KC, at the age of 97.
Rare book rescued from auction and returned to Abbotsford
A TINY but valuable antiquarian book belonging to Sir Walter Scott has been returned to its rightful place in Abbotsford Library after nearly being sold at auction.