Novelist Alexander McCall Smith will speak at this year’s annual dinner... more
Visit our bookshop at the west end of the Signet Library for great bargains on Scottish books... more
The Keeper of the Signet, Lord Mackay of Clashfern KT, will admit a record number of new members at a ceremony on 19 May... more
The Law Society referendum on the “dual function” runs until 25 May... more
Welcome to The Signet Accreditation – recognising excellence in legal services
The Signet Accreditation is a formal qualification for Scottish solicitors signifying proficiency in an area of legal practice. It is an initiative of The Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet, Scotland's independent association for lawyers and one of the world's oldest independent professional bodies.
It is an entirely new approach to assessing and accrediting legal services in Scotland. The assessment methodology is cutting edge, offering practical benefit to both lawyers and users of their services by assessing client-focussed skills as well as legal knowledge.
Congratulations to the 9 newly accredited solicitors who were awarded accreditation at the award ceremony on 04 March 2010.
The assessment programme commenced in 2007. In 2009, assessments were offered in the following practice areas:
Assessments in 2010 will take place between 11 and 22 October and will be offered in the following practice areas - Commercial Property, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, In-house and Employment.
To read more about the principles underpinning the scheme please see our aims.
To find out more about how to apply see How to become accredited.
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