Winners of Scullion Law Debating Cup Finals 2011

Uddingston Grammar narrowly beat Biggar High to take the cup at the Scullion Law, Schools’ Debating Championship Final which was held at the Banqueting Suite in South Lanarkshire’s Headquarters on the 7^th December. Ten schools took part this year and every pupil was given an award in recognition of their efforts.

This prestigious event, organised in conjunction with South Lanarkshire Council encourages pupils to develop skills which can be taken forward into their adult, social and working lives.

Larry Forde, Executive Director of South Lanarkshire praised the excellent standard of debating. Calderside Academy provided street dancers while judges, Ian Leitch LLb. CBE, John McKee and Ross Mitchell, Glasgow University Debating Society and Margaret Mitchell MSP were deciding on the winner. It was so close that in the end the chairman had to use his casting vote.

This is the second year of the Challenge which is part of Scullion Law’s commitment to the community. All the pupils who took part have witnessed live debate at

Hamilton Sheriff Court

and gained skills in several areas such as research, originality of thought, the formation and presentation of an argument and the confidence to deliver it in public. This will be invaluable to them no matter what career they decide to pursue. 

More than 30 young people have been given work experience this year within the Scullion Law offices at 105 Cadzow Street, Hamilton.

The winners will be taken on a tour of Tunnocks factory as part of their prize.

Scullion LAW taking part in Will Aid!

We are pleased to announce that during the month of November we will be taking part in a charitable initiative known as Will Aid. Will Aid has a simple yet compelling objective to encourage everyone in the UK to get their affairs in order by drawing up their Will and at the same time help 9 of the UK's best loved charities.

Instead of charging for drawing up a basic Will, we will waive our usual fee and instead ask you the client to make a donation to Will Aid. The suggested minimum donations are £40 for a codicil, £85 for a basic single Will or £125 for a pair of basic mirror Wills.

You will gain peace of mind, knowing your affairs are in order, and thousands of people in need will gain the skills, tools and support they need to improve their lives for just a suggested donation of £85 for a single Will.

It is extremely important to seek qualified and professional expertise when making a Will. So, don't put it off any longer. Our private client team is committed to providing a personal service from Wills and Tax Planning to dealing with Estates and all other general personal advice. We recognise that every client is different and we tailor our service to individual requirements.

All money raised supports the work of ActionAid, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, Help the Aged, NSPCC, Save the Children UK, Sightsavers International, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (Northern Ireland).

You will find more information at http://www.willaid.org.uk

Please phone us on 01698 283 265 or call in and make an appointment today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Congratulations to Kirsty!

Congratulations to Kirsty Inglis who has now been moved to our Motherwell Office to further her paralegal training and career! Everyone at Scullion LAW is so excited. Motherwell is lucky to have her!

Semi-Final Debate 2011

ScullionLAW is proud to be helping young people in Lanarkshire gain positive life skills by participation in the ScullionLAW Debating Cup 2011. Ten schools from North and South Lanarkshire have taken part this year and the debating teams were afforded a marvellous opportunity to visit the Hamilton Sheriff Court and witness live debate in the Courts of Law.

Round One of the Scullion Debating Cup was held on October 5^th 2011 where experienced debaters judged the pupils on their performance. Six teams have gone forward to the next round. The aim of the competition is for pupils to gain skills in several areas; particularly in research, original thought, the formation and presentation of an argument, and the confidence to deliver it. This will be invaluable no matter what career they decide to pursue. 

  

The Semi Final was held on Wednesday 2^nd November, with representatives from Our Lady’s High, Larkhall Academy, Biggar High, Uddingston Grammar, John Ogilvy High and St Andrew’s and St Brides High School each competing to reach to Final.

Congratulations to Bigger High and Uddingston Grammar for getting through to the Final! This will be held at South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters on 7^th December.