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WRITER TO THE SIGNET (FULL)

Open to individuals who have qualified to be a solicitor in Scotland whether or not practicing as such, or who are registered with the Law Society of Scotland as a foreign lawyer, and in either case who have worked as a lawyer, legal adviser or legal consultant for at least three years.

Writers to the Signet are permitted to hold the designation Writer to the Signet in the Scottish legal system and entitled to the postnominal “WS”.

Admission £100, subscription £410 pa.


AFFILIATE

Open to trainee solicitors and individuals who have qualified to be a solicitor in Scotland, whether or not practising as such, or who are registered with the Law Society of Scotland as a foreign lawyer, and in either case who are employed as lawyer, legal adviser or legal consultant.

Admission is £100, subscription £125 pa.


ASSOCIATE

Open to individuals who are members of the Faculty of Advocates, or who hold a legal qualification in a foreign jurisdiction, or who are employed as a legal academic in a university of equivalent institution of higher education anywhere.

Admission £100, subscription £300 pa.


STUDENT

Open to under- and post-graduates at a Scottish university or higher education body studying or researching the law of Scotland.

Subscription £30 pa.

Benefits

  • Membership of the Society represents repute within the legal world through engagement in the Society’s events, meetings, and activities. Our values are excellence, integrity and permanence, qualities important to everyone seeking legal counsel. Being a Writer to the Signet or “WS” is a distinguishing brand for a lawyer working in the UK and internationally.

  • All members may use designated working space in the Signet Library, subject to availability.

  • All members are eligible to attend meetings and sessions of the Society’s Special Interest Groups.

  • All members are entitled to discounted rates for CPD conferences and other events.

  • All members will receive Signet magazine and monthly Signet Post e-bulletins with details of events and exhibitions open to members.

  • Writers to the Signet and Associate members are entitled to discounted rates for venue hire at the Signet Library.