The monument where capital convicts were hanged and the site of Glasgow’s old jail are just some of the unusual highlights of the city’s annual Legal Walk. The fascinating tour delves into the history of justice in the city going back hundreds of years. The Glasgow Legal Walk is a popular date in the legal calendar and a great opportunity to raise money for The Access to Justice Foundation while catching up with friends or meeting someone new in the legal sector. This year’s

The RFPG is please to announce bookings are now available for next year's Biennial Dinner. Friday 19th March 2027 Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow 301 Argyle Street Glasgow, G2 8DL Keynote Speaker: Lady Aisha Anwar 2nd Speaker: Scott Manson Tickets are available at £850 + VAT for a table of 10 Individual tickets and partial tables available Please email library@rfpg.org to book your place. Welcome drinks and glass of wine included with each ticket.

Two years ago Austin Lafferty made the bold decision to become a part-time student to learn more about the techniques of being an artist. This ‘super-charged’ his enjoyment for painting and drawing and he has since amassed a wealth of artwork since throwing himself into his studies. Austin is now looking forward to showcasing a selection of that work at the Royal Faculty’s forthcoming ‘Creativity in the Law’ event. Austin, a Past Dean of the Royal Faculty, said: “I don’t mind

A new statue of Nelson Mandela is to be unveiled in Nelson Mandela Place on Friday 9 October 2026 at 4pm. The unveiling will be a public event, with all welcome to attend, and is expected to attract a significant number of people to the civic square. The ceremony will begin at 4pm and is expected to last around an hour. It will include music and a number of short speeches delivered over a PA system, with the Lord Provost and other invited guests among those attending. Members

Message received from the Law Society of Scotland (Member Engagement) - "You will likely already be aware that the Scottish Government’s legal aid consultation is currently underway and its importance for the future of legal aid in Scotland, including ensuring access to justice and to practitioners working across Scotland in local communities. "The Law Society of Scotland published the following article, including a link to the consultation, in July: Legal Aid Bill consultat

The Royal Faculty has paid tribute to former Sheriff Principal Lady Anwar as she begins her new role as a Senator with the College of Justice. Lady Anwar was appointed as a part-time sheriff in 2011 and as a sheriff at Glasgow Sheriff Court in 2014 where she was a designated family law and commercial law sheriff. Since then, she has been instrumental in working with Royal Faculty members to listen to their “concerns and suggestions”, while embracing change within the court s

Looking for ways to better serve your needs. The RFPG and it's TANQ (Trainee and Newly Qualified) committee are seeking guidance from those in the early stages of their legal career on how we can better assist with your legal journey; Are there different types of educational event that would be beneficial? Are there any particular social events that would help you best meet new potential colleagues? What else can we do to ensure that the RFPG is helping legal practitioners of