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Updated 17 December 2009

Specialists Face Off in Talent Show   01 March 2010

With just weeks to go until the winners are revealed at the Scott & Co Scottish Legal Awards, today we examine the contenders in one of th emost hotly contested categories - the Pilgrim Systems specialist lawyer of the year.

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.

Comic Kevin to Appear at Scottish Legal Awards   12 February 2010

Scotland's most promising new comedian will give an exclusive Edinburgh performance at the Scott & Co Scottish Legal Awards lunch and ceremony which takes place in five weeks' time.

Scottish Legal Awards 2010 - Paralegal of the Year Award   17 December 2009

Scottish Legal Awards

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

Family Law Association AGM and Conference   20 November 2009

Family Law Association 20th Anniversary Annual General Meeting and Conference, 20th and 21st November 2009, St. Andrews Old Course Hotel

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

Central College Law Week   02 September 2009

Central College Law Week will be held from September 29th to October 1st 2009

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 AGM & CONFERENCE   18 April 2009

Make sure you attend on 18 April 2009.

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

Reduced Membership Fees   

Contact us if this applies.

MEMBERSHIP REWARDS SCHEME   

Stewart Travel

ARTL   

Concerns and Guidelins

RETIRED MEMBERS   

Retain membership and reap the benefits of our Rewards Scheme.

SPA endorsement of SQA   

SQA qualifications and Professional Development Awards for Paralegals

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