Annual Conference 2025 Programme

In this session our speakers from both private practice and in-house will share their experience of utilising AI in their daily work, and reflect on how this has impacted them both positively and negatively. Practical tools will be discussed, as well as the benefits and risks associated with the integration of AI in legal practice.

In this session, our speakers will focus on differing generational attitudes on key and evolving areas for the legal profession, including: work-life balance, career progression, technology and AI, organisational values, sustainability and more. We will analyse data associated with changing demographics within the profession, and reflect on issues of talent attraction and retention across firms and organisations of all sizes.

In this session, our speakers will focus on the future of the legal profession, to identify the current and upcoming changes that you and your organisation need to be aware of to prepare for the next 10 years. We will reflect on recent developments that are driving change including innovation, how shifting client expectations are shaping firms’ values, mental health and wellbeing and much more.

In-person delegates can join gentle yoga sessions in the Exhibition room:
09:10 - 09:20 - Let go of the travel stress, calm your mind and get ready to focus

Why ethical responsibility and public interest are the key to sustained profitability.

A high-energy showcase where each organisation has just 60 seconds to share, impress, and stand out. 

In-person delegates can join gentle yoga sessions in the Exhibition room:
11:10 - 11:20 - Stretch your body, reset your mind

The legal profession is called upon to continually reflect on the meaning and resilience of the rule of law. This session will feature speakers from the US and the UK who will explore the fundamental principles underpinning the rule of law and what it means today; and the vital role solicitors play in upholding public confidence in both the rule of law and the integrity of the legal profession.

In-person delegates can join gentle yoga sessions in the Exhibition room:
13:10 - 13:25 - Get your body moving before lunch
13:30 - 13:45 - Rest and digest. Gentle movement of the body to boost digestion and ease you into the afternoon

This session will explore the evolving cyber threat landscape facing UK law firms and legal organisations. Mitigo, the Law Society of Scotland’s strategic cyber risk partner, will discuss the risks firms are facing and offer practical guidance to strengthen cyber resilience and governance.

Meet LawY from Denovo. Ask your own legal questions, get instant answers with citations, and see how every response can be verified by seasoned Scottish solicitors. Smart, fast, and trusted. AI meets human expertise.

In-person delegates can join gentle yoga sessions in the Exhibition room:
14:55 - 15:05 - Stretch your body, reset your mind