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LawscotTech Advisory Board Vacancies

Are you interested in the future of legal services and the role technology will play in shaping it? The LawscotTech Advisory Board is seeking up to three new members to help influence how the Scottish legal profession responds to technological change.

About LawscotTech

LawscotTech is a Law Society of Scotland initiative which brings together expertise from law and technology to deliver practical benefits for those working in the legal sector and for the clients they serve. The advisory board plays an important role in shaping this work, helping to ensure the profession is supported to respond to technological change in ways that are practical and forward-looking.

Current areas of focus

Board members are encouraged to get involved in at least one of our four current areas of focus:

• Artificial intelligence - supporting the safe, responsible and effective use of AI in legal practice

• Smaller firm support - helping smaller firms adopt technology and access trusted support

• Accredited Legal Technologists (ALT) – promoting the ALT scheme and strengthening this growing community legal tech experts

• Tech education - engaging with LLB and diploma providers to promote legal tech education for future lawyers.

Selection criteria and commitment

We welcome applications from anyone connected to the Scottish legal profession and would be particularly keen to hear from solicitors (including former or non-practising solicitors) with an interest in legal technology, Accredited Legal Technologists and representatives from the Faculty of Advocates.

You do not need to be a legal tech specialist to apply. We are looking for people who are curious, engaged and motivated to support the profession in this fast-moving area.

• Applicants should be willing to contribute to at least one of the Board’s four main areas of current focus.

• We welcome applications from people with a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. A diverse Board will help ensure our work reflects the needs of the profession and the wider legal community.

• Appointments are for a three-year term, renewable once.

If you are interested in helping shape how the Scottish legal profession engages with technology, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply, please send a CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in joining the Advisory Board to [email protected]. Applications will be considered by the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board, with support from the Law Society’s executive team.

Closing date for application is Friday 17th July 2026.