Law Society of Scotland
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The Law Society of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Comann Lagh na h-Alba) is the professional governing body for Scottish solicitors. Its 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.[1]
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Comann Lagh na h-Alba | |
Predecessor | General Council of Solicitors in Scotland |
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Formation | 1949; 75 years ago (1949) |
Type | Professional organisation |
Headquarters | Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, Scotland |
Region served | Scotland |
President | Sheila Webster |
Chief Executive | Diane McGiffen |
Website | www |
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.[2]