Lawyers in Scotland are taking absolutely zero nonsense in relation to legal aid and more recently, the removal of a solicitor from a court for an unknown reason. Power to each and every lawyer who is taking a zero tolerance approach, and of course, defending the rule of law.

The GBA fully support the stance taken by the EBA on this. It is imperative that the questions raised regarding Saturday’s incident are answered

Some amazing work being done by Edinburgh Bar Assoc. Glasgow Bar Association and Scottish Solicitors Bar Association. We should be proud of their leadership and courage. #westandwithedinburgh #gownsdown #weturnedup

Scotland. 2021. Lawyers asking their Government for an assurance that they will not be removed from the court building mid-consultation by a police officer. Not North Korea - Scotland in 2021. If only somebody in Scottish Government was a qualified lawyer

The SSBA is fully behind Edinburgh in their response to Saturday's unprecedented interference in a solicitor doing his job, for what on the face of it appear to be purely political reasons. The rest of Scotland will be watching closely, this affects us all, and we expect answers.

Delighted to be hosting the first in a series of SYLA events in collaboration with Hey Legal aimed at SYLA members interested or involved in criminal law. The first event is “Beyond the Basics: The Trial Starts at the Police Interview”

I am looking for defence lawyers in the UK to help with research about communication with scientific experts. This will be in the form of recorded interviews, lasting no more than 20minutes. To take part: dundee.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/cjscommunicati… It's a lawyer's life New lawyers New Generation Lawyers Law Society Scotland

Letter sent today to ScotGov Justice seeking immediate and significant rise across the board in #legalaid fees to stop the system collapsing. Thanks Law Society Scotland @Lawscot_LA Scottish Solicitors Bar Association Edinburgh Bar Assoc. Glasgow Bar Association and others for your unanimous support. #DefendLegalAid

The SSBA is immensely proud of the unity shown by criminal bars all over Scotland in the last month. Working together to reverse a generation of neglect. #WeTurnedUp #DefendLegalAid

New measures for our courts and tribunals come into force today in response to the latest public health advice in #Scotland and the spread of the #COVID-19 #Omicron variant bit.ly/32gW2Nw

I’m on my flight back to belfast and they said “any drinks or snacks” and I shouted “what is this, a cabinet meeting?” And everyone started applauding and they have let me have a go at steering.

Absolute shambles. Custody court in Hamilton not finishing until 720pm. It wasn’t even a particularly busy court. When will Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) face the fact that this ‘technology’ just isn’t fit for purpose?

Criminal Defence Traineeship bit.ly/3tZkGxY

We are hoping to host an event with speakers who have an LLB and do not work within the legal field. Are you, or do you know anyone, who is in this position and would be willing to present at our virtual event on Tuesday 8th of February at 7pm? Shares are appreciated!

***Traineeship Opportunity*** We are a Lanarkshire law firm with offices in Airdrie, Hamilton, Cumbernauld and Motherwell. We are currently looking to recruit a new trainee solicitor to commence work with our firm in July 2022. Strathclyde Law School Glasgow DPLP UofG School of Law

Criminal defence firms have been reduced to simply managing the decline of Legal Aid. Meanwhile COPFS are advertising market leading salaries for trainees starting in 2024. Anyone who believes in justice should be very concerned at what’s happened in Scotland. #InequalityOfArms

I mean a salary for a first year COPFS trainee that is greater than the salary for a defence NQ is ridiculous. How can Scottish Government think that's OK?? They will see the courts grind slowly to a halt as there will be no one on the defence side of the table! #defendlegalaid

🚨. We are recruiting. 🚨 We are looking for two trainees to join our award winning criminal litigation department. Deadline - 15 March 🗓 Application - 💻 👇🏻 #bestformofdefence

Looking forward to the joint Hey Legal/SYLA event this Wednesday- Beyond the Basics: Appearing in Court for the First Time with LivBrown Crime ⚖ Lyndsey Barber and KC9192. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube Hey Legal youtube.com/c/HeyLegal via YouTube