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Reflecting on a Decade of Action: 10 Years of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015
As part of Anti-Slavery Month 2025, the Tumbling Lassie Foundation is proud to partner with the University of Glasgow for a special event...
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Practice Note No 3 of 2025-Applications for Confirmation
Sheriff Principal Anwar expresses her gratitude to the President of the GBA and the Dean of the Royal Faculty of Procurators, Glasgow for...
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The Laws of Motion Research Project
Legal practitioners are invited to take part in a legal research project being undertaken by James Campbell. This research seeks to...
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The Road to Justice: Another Successful Glasgow Legal Walk
Members of Glasgow's legal community walked together last night (Wednesday 24th September 2025) to raise funds for much-needed local...
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Trainee CPD for PEAT2 – 2026
Course Fee: £1,300 (including all materials & refreshments) The Trainee Continuing Professional Development (TCPD) programme is a key...
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Complete Trainee CPD Course for PEAT2 - 2026
Trainee Continuing Professional Development (TCPD) is a requirement set by the Law Society of Scotland for trainee solicitors seeking...
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New Partnership Between the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow and Denovo
The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is delighted to announce a new partnership with Denovo Business Intelligence . Denovo have...
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Legal Aid and Practice Note No.1 of 2024
We understand (although members should make their own enquiries) that the new Practice Note relating to solemn proceedings (No 1 of 2024)...
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RFPG hosts the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Kingdom
The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow was honoured to host His Excellency, Mr Ulan Djusupov, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic...
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Confirmation checklist for Glasgow Sheriff Court
On 28 July we had publicised that, in response to concerns raised by the RFPG around waiting times for Confirmations at Glasgow Sheriff Court, the Sheriff Principal had suggested introducing a checklist for applications to reduce rejections and invited views from practitioners. Following this consultation exercise the Sheriff Principal has now advised that a checklist will be introduced for applications for Confirmation. She has now invited us to consult with members on the
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Applications for Confirmation at Glasgow Sheriff Court
For the attention of Private Client practitioners Members providing private client services will be aware of the significant delays in...
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Digital Recording of Evidence (Practice Note no. 2 of 2025)
Message from Sheriff Principal Anwar in relation to Practice note no. 2 of 2025 (Digital Recording of Evidence) As part of my continued...
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Inside the Royal Faculty (an occasional series)
Charity and Tradition: The Mortification Boards of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow Tucked away in the gallery of the coffee...
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The Royal Faculty of Procurators Appoints New Dean
● Litigation lawyer John Bett takes up figurehead role with Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow, which dates from 1600s ● ...
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AGM 2025 – Save the Date
📅 Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025 🕠 Time: 5.30pm 📍 Venue: The Faculty Hall The Council of the Royal Faculty warmly invites all...
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Congratulations to All Involved in The Sheriff Principal's Mooting Competition Final
The final of the Royal Faculty's mooting competition for 1st and 2nd year law students from Glasgow academic institutions was held in the...
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Glasgow Legal Walk 2025
The Royal Faculty looks forward once more to sponsoring this year’s Glasgow Legal Walk set take place on Wednesday 24th September 2025....
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Glasgow Legal Walk 2025
The Royal Faculty looks forward once more to sponsoring this year’s Glasgow Legal Walk set take place on Wednesday 24th September 2025....
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Election of Law Society of Scotland Council Members
There are five vacancies for Law Society of Scotland Council Members for the Glasgow and Strathkelvin constituency and six nominees...
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The future of the profession shines bright: a recap of the Royal Faculty's mooting competition 2nd semi-final
Echoing last week's first semi-final, another captivating legal debate took place in the RFPG on Wednesday evening, with teams from the...
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