Accredited Legal Technologist
A legal technologist bridges the gap between law and technology. They combine legal knowledge with technical expertise in a unique role which enables law firms and legal teams to improve the efficiency, accessibility and quality of legal services provided to clients.
The Accredited Legal Technologist (ALT) scheme was set up to recognise the huge growth in the number of technology-based roles in the legal sector and to support the community of specialists who are driving excellence in legal technology.
You can view a list of our current ALTs here.
What does becoming an accredited legal technologist offer me?
1. Recognition of expertise:
- Provides a professional status which recognises the unique skillset of legal technologists
- Enhances credibility with clients, colleagues and the wider legal community
- Showcases a commitment to innovation and excellence in legal technology
2. Networking and collaboration:
- Access to a community of peers, enabling sharing of knowledge and best practice
- Invitation to quarterly roundtable discussions exclusively hosted for ALTs by members of the Lawscot Tech Advisory Board
- Opportunities to network with a community of legal tech providers
- Free attendance at Law Society of Scotland’s annual Legal Technology Conference
- Opportunities to contribute to the Law Society of Scotland’s communications, conferences and seminars
- Establishment of a collective influential voice to encourage and accelerate tech adoption in the legal sector
3. Professional development and supporting future talent:
- Re-accreditation every three years ensures continuous learning and professional growth
- Progression track for those moving into legal technology roles
- Opportunity for some members to sit on the Lawscot Tech Advisory Board
How do I apply?
If you are an existing Law Society of Scotland member, follow this link to log in to the members’ portal and then complete the application by selecting “Accredited Legal Technologist” from the lefthand menu within the portal.
If you are not currently a Law Society of Scotland member, you will need to set up an account first here and then complete the application.
You will be asked to answer a number of questions evidencing your skills and experience, upload a current CV and provide details of two referees.
More information on the application process can be found in the FAQs above. If you have any questions about the process in advance of submitting an application, please contact specialistaccreditation@lawscot.org.uk.
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LawscotTech
Stimulating legal technology innovation in Scotland.
Areas of specialism
There are over 30 different areas of specialism