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Committee Member

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of the legal profession? Would you like to have your voice heard when it comes to Scots law and legal practice?

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our various committees. Whether you’re an academic, a solicitor, have certain expertise in a specific field outside law, or are retired and looking for something new, there are committee opportunities for everyone!

About Us

We are the professional body for over 13,000 Scottish solicitors. As well as setting standards for and regulating solicitors, we have a role to understand and serve the needs of our members and the public.

At the Law Society of Scotland, we are working together to achieve our overarching objective of leading legal excellence and we are striving to excel and to be a world-class professional body.

About our Committees

Our committees carry out valuable work looking at a range of issues to do with improving the law and legal practice. Members of our Committees and Sub-Committees play a vital role in the running of the Law Society and carry out valuable work for the profession and the public.

About the role

As a Convener and/or committee member, generally you will:
• Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals
• Provide valuable input and perspectives
• Help shape policies, initiatives, and/or help deliver different aspects of the regulatory framework that benefit the legal community and the public

Requirements and time commitment vary depending on the committee and role, but for the most part committee members will be expected to attend regular meetings, either online or hybrid, read papers and liaise with your committee colleagues and committee secretary bringing your own unique perspective and insight to the role.

We welcome applicants from across Scotland and further afield!

All the information about each vacancy and selection criteria can be found on our website:
https://www.lawscot.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies/committee-vacancies/

These positions are voluntary, although reasonable expenses may be claimed.

About the candidates

We are seeking solicitors and non-solicitor/lay individuals at all stages of their careers who can bring their skills and experience from different backgrounds, with interest in the legal profession and its impact on society.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with an appreciation and interest in the subject matter, why not consider applying? You could contribute to areas like client protection, regulation and get involved in policy and law reform.

Why volunteer with us?
• Develop skills and expertise, build connections and make an impact
• CPD training and networking events
• Share experiences

More information about our benefits can be found on our website:
https://www.lawscot.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies/committee-vacancies/why-volunteer-with-us/

How to Apply

To apply for any of the positions in this recruitment round, please complete the application form which can be found on our website.
https://www.lawscot.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies/committee-vacancies/

The closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 12 noon.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, insight, and enthusiasm to important discussions and decisions that impact the legal landscape.

Organisation aims and objectives

The Law Society of Scotland is the professional body for over 12,000 Scottish solicitors and was established in 1949. We have an overarching objective of leading legal excellence, and strive to excel and to be a world-class professional body, understanding and serving the needs of our members and the public. As part of our regulatory duties, we set and uphold standards to ensure the provision of excellent legal services and ensure the public can have confidence in Scotland’s legal profession. The Law Society also has a statutory duty to work in the public interest, a duty which we are strongly committed to achieving through our work to promote a strong, varied and effective legal profession working in the interests of the public and protecting and promoting the rule of law. We seek to influence the creation of a fairer and more just society through active engagement with the Scottish and United Kingdom governments, parliaments, wider stakeholders and our membership.

Frequency and commitment details

Requirements and time commitment vary depending on the committee and role, but for the most part committee members will be expected to attend regular meetings, either online or hybrid, read papers and liaise with your committee colleagues and committee secretary bringing your own unique perspective and insight to the role.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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