Blog

Keep up-to-date with the latest news at the Royal Faculty of Procurators

4 days ago2 min read

Children's Referrals Practice Note

In consultation with the members of the Referral’s Liaison Group, the Practice Note on Children’s Referrals has been revised to assist...

26 views

Dec 111 min read

The Objectable Quiz 2025

The return of the Royal Faculty's inter-firm quiz Thursday 27th March 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm The Faculty Hall, 12 Nelson Mandela Place,...

15 views

Dec 111 min read

Creativity in the Law Showcase 2025

Another chance to highlight the fantastic creativity of our membership. From Burns to Mackintosh to Capaldi; Scotland has been home to...

22 views

Oct 151 min read

Strathclyde University Law Clinic Joins the RFPG

The Royal Faculty is please to announce that Strathclyde University Law Clinic has joined the RPFG as an associate practice unit member....

61 views

Oct 41 min read

Practice Note for First Diets - An Invitation from the Sheriff Principal

As you may be aware the practice note for first diets comes into force on 14 October. The Sheriff Principal would like to invite members...

30 views

Sep 271 min read

Another Glasgow Legal Walk Strolls to Success

On Wednesday 25th September, members of Glasgow's legal profession and its supporters walked together through the city to raise funds for...

96 views

Sep 241 min read

Biennial Dinner 2025

The RFPG is please to announce bookings are now available for next year's Biennial Dinner. Friday 28th February 2025 The Barony Hall...

23 views

Sep 221 min read

Additional child welfare hearing courts for festive contact - Glasgow Sheriff Court

As in previous years, we are setting up 2X additional child welfare hearing courts to deal with opposed urgent contact motions for the...

11 views

Sep 221 min read

Pro Bono Week 2024

This year Pro Bono Week takes place across the UK from 4 to 8 November, with various events being organised to showcase and discuss the...

21 views

Sep 41 min read

Glasgow Conveyancers Forum

The Glasgow Conveyancers Forum is to hold a joint AGM and SGM in the Royal Faculty Hall on Thursday 26th September at 5.30pm . The there...

66 views

Sep 31 min read

Law Society of Scotland sub-committee recruitment

The Law Society of Scotland’s recruitment round for new sub-committee members is now open. Recruitment will run from 27th August through...

21 views

Aug 302 min read

Appointment of Safeguarders at Glasgow Sheriff Court

A notice from Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar to RFPG Members: As you will be aware, each court holds a list of safeguarders for...

143 views

Aug 291 min read

The Commercial Court in Glasgow: What works, what doesn’t work, what might be done better?

An Open Forum Meeting: 5 September 2024 at 5.30pm The RFPG is pleased to host an Open Forum Meeting on Thursday 5 September 2024 at...

18 views

Aug 261 min read

Trainee CPD - Complete Course 2025

Trainee Continuing Professional Development (TCPD) has been prescribed by the Law Society of Scotland as a requirement for the...

11 views

Aug 131 min read

Case Tracking Using Civil Online

From 1 August 2024 solicitor users of Civil Online are able to track Ordinary Actions online. Only cases registered on or after 1 August...

37 views

Aug 11 min read

Memo from the Sheriff Principal: Adjournments of Trials – Summary Trial Courts

Sheriff Principal Anwar’s Memo of 29 July 2024 (available below) sets out steps to be taken in summary proceedings in an effort to avoid...

72 views

Jul 251 min read

AWI Practice Note (No. 3 of 2024)

The Sheriff Principal has issued a Practice Note which will have a material impact on the preparation of guardianship applications for...

342 views

Jul 101 min read

Glasgow Legal Walk 2024

The Royal Faculty looks forward once more to sponsoring this year’s Glasgow Legal Walk set take place on Wednesday 25th September 2024....

183 views

Jun 71 min read

RFPG Charitable Funds

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow operates a number of charitable funds for a variety of purposes: The Benevolent Fund and...

16 views

May 301 min read

Become the Royal Faculty's Social Convenor!

Are you passionate about organizing events and bringing people together? The Royal Faculty Council is seeking an enthusiastic member to...

33 views