News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Faculty speakers at major legal services conference
A major conference to analyse the future for legal services in Scotland is being planned for the autumn.
Two nominations for Vice-Dean
An election for the office of Vice-Dean of Faculty will be a two-way contest between Lynda Brabender, QC, and Ronnie Renucci, QC.
Putting spotlight on new legal world
A senior member of the criminal Bar is to help explore changes in the legal landscape and challenges raised by COVID-19.
Sporting Silk to sit on rugby bench
A sporting Silk will be able to combine work and pleasure after being appointed to Scottish Rugby’s discipline panel.
Family law QC to feature in ABC discussion
One of the country’s leading family law specialists, the Faculty’s Lynda Brabender, QC, will share her thoughts on the recent Supreme Court case of ABC in a special webinar.
Court welcomes new Dean
The newly-elected Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop, QC, has been introduced formally to the Court of Session in a short ceremony.
New Dean is Roddy Dunlop, QC
The new Dean of the Faculty of Advocates is Roddy Dunlop, QC.
‘Brilliant’ Open Day shows life at the Bar
A virtual Open Day to give an insight into life at the Scottish Bar has drawn wide praise as “a fantastic experience”.
Faculty member to speak at UNHCR event on asylum, housing and COVID-19
Member of Faculty Scott Blair has been invited to speak to a global audience at the Strategic Litigation Roundtable organised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.