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Annual Conference 2024 On-demand

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After registering for this CPD you will have access to view it online at your convenience

CPD Hours: 13.5
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Did you miss our 2024 Annual Conference? Catch up on-demand.

The first three days were morning sessions hosted entirely online, while attendees on the fourth day had the option to join either online or in-person at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Watch our keynote presentations and expert speakers present on topics including:

  • Women in the Law – Is Representation Enough?
  • The Independence of the Legal Profession: A European Perspective
  • A Trauma-Informed Legal System
  • The Rule of Law: Defending the Separation of Powers
  • Sustainable Businesses and Talent Retention
  • The AI Advantage: Is it time to say goodbye to repetitive work?

Each day needs to be purchased individually.

For members, days 1, 2 and 3 are priced at £30 each (plus VAT), and day 4 is £50 (plus VAT).

For non-members, days 1, 2, 3 and 4 are priced at £60 each plus VAT.

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Day 2

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Day 3

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Day 4

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Programme at a glance

Day 1 - A Thriving and Inclusive Profession | 2.5 hours CPD

  • Fostering a Supportive Working Environment For All
  • Social mobility: Surviving or thriving
  • Neurodiversity and Flourishing in the Profession
  • Women in Law panel discussion

Day 2 - A Modern and Robust Legal System | 2.5 hours CPD

  • A Trauma Informed legal system
  • The Rule of Law: Defending the Separation of Powers
  • Dirty Money and the Rule of Law
  • Using AI To Improve the Administration of Justice
  • Why Cyber Security is still the Elephant in the Room
  • The Human Cost of Money Laundering: The challenge for the legal sector

Day 3 - An Innovative and Sustainable Future | 2.5 hours CPD

  • Sustainable Businesses and Talent Retention
  • Sustainability: Opportunities and Obstacles
  • Your Newest Colleague: AI

Day 4 - Keynote Speakers and Panel Discussions | 6 hours CPD

  • Opening remarks from Law Society of Scotland CEO
  • Opening keynote: The Independence of the Legal Profession - A European Perspective
  • In conversation with the Advocate General for Scotland
  • The Use of Tech to Take the Productivity Leap
  • Financial Benchmarking: Key Trends Shaping Scotland's Legal Sector
  • The AI Advantage: Is it time to say goodbye to repetitive work?
  • The PRO Journey
  • Mastering your professional presence
  • Treading your own path: inspiring careers

Speakers

Rona Dougall
Conference Chair
Rona Dougall
Broadcast Journalist and Presenter, STV
Patricia Thom
Patricia Thom
President
Law Society of Scotland
Rob Aberdein
Rob Aberdein
Group Managing Director
Simpson & Marwick
Michael P. Clancy OBE,WS
Michael P. Clancy OBE,WS
Director of Law Reform
Law Society of Scotland
Lindsay Jack
Lindsay Jack
Head of Diversity, Careers and Outreach
Law Society of Scotland
David Lee
David Lee
Director
David Lee Media & Events
Professor Stephen Mayson
Professor Stephen Mayson
Honorary Professor
UCL Faculty of Laws
Antoinette Moriarty
Antoinette Moriarty
Head of Psychological Services, Law Society of Ireland & member of the International Bar Association’s Professional Wellbeing Commission
Alan Shanks
Alan Shanks
Head of Scotland, Partner
Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Day 1

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Day 2

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Day 3

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Day 4

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Prices (prices exclude VAT)
Member:
Day 1, 2 or 3
£30.00
Member:
Day 4
£50.00
Non-member:
Day 1, 2, 3 or 4
£60.00

Each day needs to be purchased individually. For members, days 1, 2 and 3 are priced at £30 each (plus VAT), and day 4 is £50 (plus VAT). For non-members, days 1, 2, 3 and 4 are priced at £60 each plus VAT.

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Join us for this year's premier legal conference. From October 6 to 9 we'll have three mornings live online followed by a full day where you can attend in-person or online.

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