Our Garbage loving Librarian leaves us today, with many happy memories of her 14 years here.

The Management Committee are currently looking after all Society matters and can be contacted via the email address: [email protected]

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Yesterday the wonderful Rachael Bicknell gave us a lunchtime training session on how to best represent your client in mediation🌟 Rachael shared her top tips with us, covering negotiation, process considerations, position papers, and more!

Did you know…👀 Our society has existed since at least the early 16th century – though nobody knows exactly when we were founded. Historian William Kennedy found the earliest known evidence documenting the admission of Alexander Paip in 1549 – almost 500 years ago!

Did you know…👀 Our regulatory role spanned at least 240 years; from 1633 to 1873. In comparison, the Law Society of Scotland was established 75 years ago!

Occasionally a source of confusion, the title ‘Advocate’ is generally reserved for practitioners who are qualified to argue in Scotland's highest courts. 'Advocate in Aberdeen' is a title conferred to members of our society.

Our 5 Scottish Legal Walks: Glasgow 25.9, Falkirk 29.9, Dundee 2.10, Edinburgh 3.10, & Aberdeen 9.10- atjf.org.uk/events/legal-w…, come join us/donate to our walkers/teams, it’s great fun, funds raised in Scotland stay in Scotland & go to local legal advice charities. Scotland Legal

Have you ever wondered why we're called 'Advocates in Aberdeen'? A number of different stories have been suggested over the centuries... (1/2)

Have you ever wondered why we're called 'Advocates in Aberdeen'? A number of different stories have been suggested over the centuries... (2/2)

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Last week, our ornate library provided the perfect backdrop to a traditional Chinese wedding tea ceremony. Get in touch to learn more about hiring our venue.

We will be taking part in Doors Open Day on Saturday 7th September, 10am-4pm Come along to see the inside of our beautiful building and learn more about our society’s history🧑‍⚖️ 📜

We had a wonderful time opening our doors to hundreds of visitors as part of this year’s Doors Open Day. Thank you to all who visited and to the team Doors Open Days for organising a successful 35th year of Doors Open Days in Aberdeen.

Earlier this year, we celebrated the 250th anniversary of our first Royal Charter of Incorporation. To mark the occasion, the Lord Provost and members of Aberdeen City Council kindly hosted a Civic Reception where the Lord Lyon presented us with new armorial bearings.

Welcome to the perfect venue for 2025’s special moments✨ Get in touch with us to learn more. #socofadvocates

We can announce that leading Scottish law firm Balfour+Manson LLP will become our official legal partner 🤝