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Latest news for Scottish Paralegals... click on the heading that interests you to find out more.

Updated 21 June 2010

Law Society Journal Article- June 2010 21 June 2010

The Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal Scheme Update

Scotsman Article 26 April 2010 26 April 2010

Prospects looking brighter for law firms' support workers.

Article in The Press & Journal 14 April, 2010 14 April 2010

New Paralegal Scheme in Focus at Event

Law Society Journal Article 14 April, 2010 14 April 2010

Paralegals Annual Meeting This Weekend

Scott + Co Legal Awards 2010 - photos 19 March 2010

Photos of the Legal Awards lunch held at EICC

New Commitee Members Wanted 10 March 2010

As you know we are a voluntary association and are run by everyday working paralegals from across Scotland.

Applications for Standing Committee Wanted 10 March 2010

A Standing Committee is required to assist with non standard applications to the Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal Scheme.

Article from Firm Magazine - A Place at the Top Table 22 February 2010

Everything is about to change for the 10,000 law workers employed vaguely as "paralegals". Lisa Marie Ferla reports as the Law Society prepares to endorse registration of law's overlooked talent.

Meeting with Justice Minister 15 February 2010

When Alison sent an e-mail to Mr Kenny MacAskill asking to meet with him to discuss the future of regulating paralegals we simply expected it to disappear into the ether.

Paper 2 of the Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal Scheme 14 December 2009

Paper 2 of the Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal Scheme

Second and final Consultation on Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal Scheme 30 November 2009

Second and Final Consultation on Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal Scheme

Law Society of Scotland Registered Paralegal 28 October 2009

The second and final consultation of the scheme is being worked on at this very moment............

Central College - Paralegal Studies - Law Week 29 Sept to 1 Oct 2009 23 October 2009

The SPA were delighted to be invited to Central College's formal opening of their Centre for Paralegal training.

Alternative Business Structures 22 October 2009

After a successful challenge by Which ? Magazine over the perceived monopoly of solicitors alone owning law firms the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 30th September 2009.

DEVELOPMENT OF PARALEGAL QUALIFICATIONS IN SCOTLAND; an update of our on-going work with the Scottish Qualifications Authority 12 October 2009

Development of Paralegal Qualifications in Scotland

Dates Confirmed for Graham + Sibbald's CPD Training 11 September 2009

Dates confirmed for Graham + Sibbald's CPD Training

Scotsman Article 24 August 2009

Professional Body for Legal Support Staff Moves Closer - Article by Collette Paterson, Deputy Director of Education and Training at the Law Society of Scotland

Graham + Sibbald, Chartered Surveyors are offering CPD training sessions in October 23 July 2009

Graham & Sibbald CPD training

SPA Membership Renewal 03 April 2009

SPA Membership Renewal

FLA Residential Conference 01 February 2009

New dates for 2009

Home Reports Update 02 October 2008

Offering our support.

Member's Story 01 October 2008

The effect of redundancy.

Future of the Profession 11 September 2008

A matter that really does require your input.

Redundancies 10 September 2008

Do you have any input?

Regulation Update 10 September 2008

Keeping you informed.

REDUNDANCY ADVICE 17 July 2008

Advice for those made redundant

Paralegal Redundancies 14 July 2008

Conveyancing Paralegals affected by the downturn in the housing market