Law Society of Scotland

The Law Society of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Comann Lagh na h-Alba) is the professional governing body for Scottish solicitors. It's goal is to promote excellence among solicitors through the support and regulation of its members. It is also committed to promoting the interests of the public in relation to the profession. The Society seeks to contribute to the shaping of the law for the benefit of both the public and the profession.

The Law Society of Scotland
Comann Lagh na h-Alba
PredecessorGeneral Council of Solicitors in Scotland
Formation1949 (1949)
TypeProfessional organisation
HeadquartersAtria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Region served
Scotland
President
Sheila Webster
Chief Executive
Diane McGiffen
Websitewww.lawscot.org.uk
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Scots law
Administration
Civil courts
  • Court of Session
    • Lord President
    • Lord Justice Clerk
    • Lord of Session
    • Office of the Accountant of Court
    • Acts of Sederunt
  • Sheriff Court
    • Sheriff Appeal Court
    • Sheriff Principal
    • Sheriff Personal Injury Court
    • Sheriff
Criminal courts
Special courts
Criminal prosecution
Legal profession

The Society was established by statute in 1949 and its rules are set out in the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980. All practising solicitors, currently around 13,000, are members. The Society is funded by its members and has an annual budget of almost £8 million.

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