Society Bulletin

Energy Minister to speak at WS Conference.

Fergus Ewing MSP will deliver the keynote session at the WS Renewable Energy Conference on 28 March ... more

PCC and TCPD dates for 2012

Dates for the 2012 PCC and TCPD courses have been announced... more

WS Charities Conference 2012

February date for popular conference announced ... more

Personal Injury Trusts Seminar

New seminar announced... more


Welcome

Welcome to The Signet Accreditation – recognising excellence in legal services

The Signet Accreditation is a formal qualification for Scottish solicitors signifying proficiency in an area of legal practice. It is an initiative of The Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet, Scotland's independent association for lawyers and one of the world's oldest independent professional bodies.

It is an entirely new approach to assessing and accrediting legal services in Scotland. The assessment methodology is cutting edge, offering practical benefit to both lawyers and users of their services by assessing client-focussed skills as well as legal knowledge.

In 2011, assessments were offered in the following practice areas:

  • Commercial Property
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate
  • In house
  • Employment

Assessments in 2011 took place between 17 and 28 October.

To read more about the principles underpinning the scheme please see our aims.

To find out more about how to apply see How to become accredited.


Legal News

Reform of data protection rules

The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive reform of the EU's 1995 data protection rules to strengthen online privacy rights and boost Europe's digital economy. ... more

Criminal Justice Secure eMail (CJSM)

Following the successful introduction of the COPFS Secure Disclosure Website in 2011, the Crown has now arranged for the introduction of Criminal Justice Secure eMail (CJSM) for use by solicitors in Scotland. ... more

Regional mediation pilot scheme launched

The latest steps in reforms to the employment tribunal system have been unveiled by Employment Relations Minister Edward Davey. ... more

MMS announces lateral partner hire

David Scott, formerly of McGrigors, has now joined Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS) boosting its ten-strong Construction and Engineering team. ... more