Membership
The present day membership of the SSC Society is mostly, but by no means exclusively, involved in the conduct of litigation in and around the Court of Session, the High Court of Justiciary, and Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland. However, there are many members in chamber practice in town and country, and in the public service, all of whom serve to broaden the overall interests of the Society, and its stated desire to reflect all areas of professional activity.
Membership of the Society is open to all solicitors who are members of the Law Society of Scotland and trainees Admission dues are payable to the Society upon entry; and thereafter an annual subscription remains payable.
An application for membership requires sponsorship by two members and to be accompanied by the relevant papers specified on the application form. Please email enquiries@ssclibrary.co.uk
Benefits of Membership
Testimonials
The benefits of being an SSC Society member include access to the well-stocked legal library, with a quiet working environment, research support, printing and copying and Wifi. Lockers are available on request.
The newly refurbished Members' Lounge has a tannoy from the courts with regular updates. There are a range of work and social spaces
Two meeting booths are fully soundproofed and equipped with Wifi
The Library, Lounge and booths can be accessed using a door access card. Members can register and receive a card from the library
Admission Dues
The Dues of Admission to the SSC Society amount to £100 (which may be paid by five annual instalments of £22). There is also payable Entry Money for the Widows Fund amounting to £35 (whether or not the entrant is married).
Additionally, Entrants who are married or in a Civil Partnership pay, on admission, an Age Tax calculated at £20 per annum for each year by which the Entrant's age exceeds 25 years at the date of admission. In the case of an unmarried Entrant, Age Tax is payable only if and when the Member marries or enters into a Civil Partnership and is based on the same formula, namely the number of years by which the Member’s age exceeds 25 when the Member was originally admitted.
Annual Subscription
Ordinary Members practising as Principals of a firm in Edinburgh - £200
Ordinary Members practising out with Edinburgh or as an employed Solicitor - £150
Members in Public Service - £150
Those holding Judicial Office, Quasi-Judicial Office & Tribunal Chairs - £150
Members not Principals of a firm, in their first four years of Membership - £70
Retired Members - £25