Useful articles and links
The Legal Services (Scotland) Bill
The Legal Services (Scotland) Bill is available on The Scottish Parliament's website.
For background information see a report published in 2006 by the Scottish Government's research working group on the legal services market.
Latest articles
Read Lorna Jack's comments in The Scotsman's article "Legal profession must stay strong and united to serve public better" - 16 March 2010
The Journal, has featured a series of articles on alternative business structures. Follow the links to articles online:
Who speaks for lawyers?: the debate in detail, 18 Jan 2010
Independence must be protected in Bill: Society tells parliament changes are needed 16 Dec 2009
Same rules for all?: looking at non-lawyer ownership 16 Nov 2009
Making the most of ABS: challenges and opportunities of reform 19 Oct 2009
Defining the future: analysing the Bill 19 Oct 2009
Legal Services Bill published - Scottish Government blueprint launched 1 Oct 2009
Ahead of the game: innovation the key to success 14 Sept 2009
Legal practice reinvented: preparing for ABSs 17 Aug 2009
