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In-house Best Practice Course - Advanced

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23rd September 2025 09:30 - 13:00 In-house, CPD & training
Are you looking to progress your in-house career? Advance your skills and learn more about career progression from experienced in-house lawyers and colleagues of the Law Society of Scotland.

Advocacy and AI

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23rd September 2025 15:00 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Essential skills training|Crime, Criminal court work, Civil court work
AI is quickly incorporating itself into many of the practices and roles that exist in the legal industry, and advocacy is no different. Join our two-hour webinar to learn not only the ways in which AI is becoming involved in the court room, but also the practical skills you need to develop to ensure that you can start to implement AI confidently and responsibly.

Consumer Rights: Spotlight on Negligence in Cosmetic Procedures

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25th September 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, High Street and General Practice|Adjudication, Civil court work, Consumer and civil rights, Medical negligence - defender, Personal injury - defender, Health and safety
Join us for an hour-long webinar that covering the current regulations in place and the position which the courts have taken in negligence claims against providers of cosmetic procedures.

Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Claims

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30th September 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Health and safety, Medical negligence - defender, Personal injury - defender
Join us in Sep for an one-hour webinar will provide you with the necessary information and practice tips to feel confident when approaching cases involving contributory negligence.

Redundancy Consultations – Employment rights update

14th October 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training, Live webinars, Webinar|Employment, Employment law
With the Employment Rights Bill nearing the end of its journey through Parliament, we are looking at the current state of the law on redundancy consultations and how this could change.

Prior Statements in Criminal Trials: Principles and Practice

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14th October 2025 15:00 - 17:00 Essential skills training, CPD & training|Criminal court work
Designed for criminal practitioners looking for an introduction or a refresher, this session focuses on how to effectively utilise prior statements during the examination of witnesses in court.

Digital Forensics Essentials For Legal Professionals

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15th October 2025 12:00 - 13:30 Essential skills training, CPD & training, CPD event
Learn how to navigate the digital forensics process, interpret key evidence, and address emerging challenges like generative AI to strengthen your legal practice.

How to be an Effective Supervisor

15th October 2025 12:00 - 14:00 Webinar, Essential skills training, Live webinars, CPD & training events
These interactive sessions offer practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you become a more effective and confident supervisor.

Cyber Failures in Law Firms: Lessons from Real Breaches

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20th October 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Webinar, In-house, High Street and General Practice|Data protection, Regulation and compliance
Delivered by Mitigo, our cyber security partner, join us for a one hour webinar to learn about what went wrong, what could have been done to prevent it, and how firms can avoid making the same costly mistakes.

Succession Planning for Farmers and Landowners: Inheritance Tax Considerations

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21st October 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, High Street and General Practice, CPD & training events, Live webinars, In-house|Houses, property and neighbours, Housing, Civil court work, Personal tax, Environment (Business Premises)
The Chancellor’s Budget on the 30th of October 2024 contained sweeping changes to inheritance tax that will see long term implications for farmers and landowners in Scotland, effective from April 2026. This raised one overarching question: what can farmers do to protect their property and assets while planning for succession?

Commercial Contract Workshop

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22nd October 2025 09:30 - 12:00 CPD & training events, Webinar, Live webinars|Commercial property, Contract & property disputes, Property litigation, Competition, Commercial litigation, IT and intellectual property
Join us in August for a practical session on Commercial Contracts. This focused webinar offers Scottish solicitors a comprehensive and practical exploration of key aspects of commercial contracting, with a particular emphasis on drafting, negotiation, and enforceability.

Trauma-Informed Lawyer Recertification Course

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23rd October 2025 CPD & training events, Certification courses
This course builds on the Trauma-Informed Lawyer Certification Course and provides recertification.

The Skilled Worker Visa Updates

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23rd October 2025 12:00 - 13:00 In-house, High Street and General Practice, Webinar, Live webinars, CPD & training events|EU / international, SME business advice, Civil legal aid, Civil court work, Employment, Human rights, Discrimination
The Home Secretary recently published the Statement of Changes (HC 997) which announced a number of updates to the Skilled Worker visa to be implemented by July 22nd. But what are the long-term impacts and continued changes that the visa will have in the months to come?

AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference 2025

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28th October 2025 09:30 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Conference|Disability, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Mental health, Civil court work
Join us online this October for our annual AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference. Taking place over the course of two mornings the conference will bring together industry experts to explore insights shaping the progress of estate planning and executries.

Protecting Your Intellectual Property when Using AI

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30th October 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, Risk management, In-house, High Street and General Practice, CPD & training events, Live webinars, Technology
Join us for a deep dive into the risks that come with utilising AI, as well as the necessary safeguards that you must implement to retain your strategic knowledge.

Talent Retention: Strategies for Building a Loyal and Engaged Workforce

30th October 2025 12:00 - 13:30 CPD & training events, Webinar, Essential skills training
This session will provide practical, actionable insights into retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market.

MLRO Workshop

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30th October 2025 12:00 - 14:00 Webinar, Live webinars, CPD & training events
The role of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer is increasingly important - and challenging - in the face of multiple growing threats from global financial crime. This is an opportunity for MLROs, Deputies, or those who would like to become MLROs, to share knowledge and experiences about the challenges they face.

Child Welfare Reporters Webinar

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31st October 2025 09:30 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Adoption, Children, Family and divorce, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Wills, executries and trusts
Join our webinar dedicated to updating your knowledge of domestic abuse in Scotland.

Anti-Money Laundering Recertification Course

12th November 2025 Certification courses, Anti-money laundering, CPD & training
This course builds on the Anti-Money Laundering Certification Course and provides recertification.

Family Law Conference: Financial Provisions Upon Separation and Divorce 2025 On-demand

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CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice|Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Family business advice, Family and divorce
Watch the first in our series of 2025 conferences on family law matters.

Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference 2025 On-demand

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CPD & training events, Conference|Wills, executries and trusts, Civil court work
Watch our annual Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference.

Legal Tech Conference 2025 On-demand

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CPD & training events, Law and technology, Conference, High Street and General Practice, In-house, Technology
Watch our speakers bring you up to speed with the newest developments in legal technology, and discuss how they can impact your day-to-day work.

Commercial Contract Law Conference 2025 On-demand

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Conference, CPD & training events, High Street and General Practice|Commercial property, Competition, Contract & property disputes, Commercial litigation
Commercial contract law is continuously evolving, often making it challenging to stay up to date on all changes and developments. Watch our speakers as they bring you up to speed with all recent developments from the past year and equip you with the necessary skills to provide the best service for your clients.

LBTT and ADS Update Webinar 2025 On-demand

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CPD & training events|Property litigation, Commercial property, Business premises, Company and commercial, Housing, Agriculture and estates, Civil court work, Construction, Corporate tax, Environment (Business Premises), Social housing, Public sector, Personal tax, Local government
Watch our speakers for the annual update on LBTT and ADS.
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