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For job hunting new lawyers not being civil is criminal

Our Head of Education Rob Marrs explains how simply being friendly and courteous to those you deal with can go a long way to helping new lawyers land a job.
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Traineeship numbers bounce back from Covid lull

The number of traineeships begun in the last practice year totaled 744, a significant increase on the 434 started in the previous practice year, our latest figures show.

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New Year's resolutions from the President

Making time for thinking and planning for the future of the profession is Sheila's first resolution. But what are her others? Read on for her first article of 2024.

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How do existing leaders successfully navigate a merger?

Morton Fraser and MacRoberts have merged. We speak to the CEOs, Chris Harte and Neil Kennedy, to find out how they've worked together after years of independent leadership.

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Risk Management: How Technological Advancement is Impacting Contract Creation

This webinar will explore the intersection of contract law, technology and risk management.
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Accredited paralegal round up

Laura McBain, Affiliates & Accreditation Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, returns for her final check-in before we ring in the New Year to share her highlights, what’s left of 2025 and what you can look forward to in 2026.

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Human Rights Consortium Scotland Conference: Our Rights. Your Move

On 3 February 2026, representatives from the Law Society of Scotland attended the Human Rights Consortium Scotland Members Conference at the University of Strathclyde.

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For job hunting new lawyers not being civil is criminal

Our Head of Education Rob Marrs explains how simply being friendly and courteous to those you deal with can go a long way to helping new lawyers land a job.
Read more about For job hunting new lawyers not being civil is criminal

Leading with Warmth and Edge

Join this dynamic workshop that empowers leaders to balance empathy and high performance to build motivated, high‑achieving teams.
Learn more about Leading with Warmth and Edge

New Year's resolutions from the President

Making time for thinking and planning for the future of the profession is Sheila's first resolution. But what are her others? Read on for her first article of 2024.

Read more about New Year's resolutions from the President

Accredited paralegal round up

Laura McBain, Affiliates & Accreditation Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, returns for her final check-in before we ring in the New Year to share her highlights, what’s left of 2025 and what you can look forward to in 2026.

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Traineeship numbers bounce back from Covid lull

The number of traineeships begun in the last practice year totaled 744, a significant increase on the 434 started in the previous practice year, our latest figures show.

Read more about Traineeship numbers bounce back from Covid lull

Risk Management: How Technological Advancement is Impacting Contract Creation

This webinar will explore the intersection of contract law, technology and risk management.
Learn more about Risk Management: How Technological Advancement is Impacting Contract Creation

How do existing leaders successfully navigate a merger?

Morton Fraser and MacRoberts have merged. We speak to the CEOs, Chris Harte and Neil Kennedy, to find out how they've worked together after years of independent leadership.

Read more about How do existing leaders successfully navigate a merger?

Human Rights Consortium Scotland Conference: Our Rights. Your Move

On 3 February 2026, representatives from the Law Society of Scotland attended the Human Rights Consortium Scotland Members Conference at the University of Strathclyde.

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For job hunting new lawyers not being civil is criminal

Our Head of Education Rob Marrs explains how simply being friendly and courteous to those you deal with can go a long way to helping new lawyers land a job.
Read more about For job hunting new lawyers not being civil is criminal

Traineeship numbers bounce back from Covid lull

The number of traineeships begun in the last practice year totaled 744, a significant increase on the 434 started in the previous practice year, our latest figures show.

Read more about Traineeship numbers bounce back from Covid lull

New Year's resolutions from the President

Making time for thinking and planning for the future of the profession is Sheila's first resolution. But what are her others? Read on for her first article of 2024.

Read more about New Year's resolutions from the President

How do existing leaders successfully navigate a merger?

Morton Fraser and MacRoberts have merged. We speak to the CEOs, Chris Harte and Neil Kennedy, to find out how they've worked together after years of independent leadership.

Read more about How do existing leaders successfully navigate a merger?

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Leading with Warmth and Edge

Join this dynamic workshop that empowers leaders to balance empathy and high performance to build motivated, high‑achieving teams.

Risk Management: How Technological Advancement is Impacting Contract Creation

This webinar will explore the intersection of contract law, technology and risk management.

Accredited paralegal round up

Laura McBain, Affiliates & Accreditation Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, returns for her final check-in before we ring in the New Year to share her highlights, what’s left of 2025 and what you can look forward to in 2026.

Human Rights Consortium Scotland Conference: Our Rights. Your Move

On 3 February 2026, representatives from the Law Society of Scotland attended the Human Rights Consortium Scotland Members Conference at the University of Strathclyde.

Law Society News

For job hunting new lawyers not being civil is criminal

Our Head of Education Rob Marrs explains how simply being friendly and courteous to those you deal with can go a long way to helping new lawyers land a job.
Read more about For job hunting new lawyers not being civil is criminal

Traineeship numbers bounce back from Covid lull

The number of traineeships begun in the last practice year totaled 744, a significant increase on the 434 started in the previous practice year, our latest figures show.

Read more about Traineeship numbers bounce back from Covid lull

New Year's resolutions from the President

Making time for thinking and planning for the future of the profession is Sheila's first resolution. But what are her others? Read on for her first article of 2024.

Read more about New Year's resolutions from the President

How do existing leaders successfully navigate a merger?

Morton Fraser and MacRoberts have merged. We speak to the CEOs, Chris Harte and Neil Kennedy, to find out how they've worked together after years of independent leadership.

Read more about How do existing leaders successfully navigate a merger?

CPD

Leading with Warmth and Edge

Join this dynamic workshop that empowers leaders to balance empathy and high performance to build motivated, high‑achieving teams.

Risk Management: How Technological Advancement is Impacting Contract Creation

This webinar will explore the intersection of contract law, technology and risk management.

Accredited paralegal round up

Laura McBain, Affiliates & Accreditation Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, returns for her final check-in before we ring in the New Year to share her highlights, what’s left of 2025 and what you can look forward to in 2026.

Human Rights Consortium Scotland Conference: Our Rights. Your Move

On 3 February 2026, representatives from the Law Society of Scotland attended the Human Rights Consortium Scotland Members Conference at the University of Strathclyde.

CPD

Leading with Warmth and Edge

Join this dynamic workshop that empowers leaders to balance empathy and high performance to build motivated, high‑achieving teams.

Risk Management: How Technological Advancement is Impacting Contract Creation

This webinar will explore the intersection of contract law, technology and risk management.

Accredited paralegal round up

Laura McBain, Affiliates & Accreditation Manager and Secretary to the Accredited Paralegal Committee, returns for her final check-in before we ring in the New Year to share her highlights, what’s left of 2025 and what you can look forward to in 2026.

Human Rights Consortium Scotland Conference: Our Rights. Your Move

On 3 February 2026, representatives from the Law Society of Scotland attended the Human Rights Consortium Scotland Members Conference at the University of Strathclyde.

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This week, we take a look at the value university law clinics bring employers and take a deep dive into the code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement. We shine a spotlight on the latest sustainability toolkit event, as well as details about the rare opportunity to become the next Lord President.

 

 
 

 

Bridging skills, standards, and opportunities

 

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There is a clear desire for higher education providers to engage with employers. So how can employers become more involved? One way is through a university law clinic. These clinics link academic training with practical experience, benefitting institutions and employers, and fundamentally advancing student skills.

 

 
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The code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement came into force in July. Is the code at best a useful aide-mémoire for employers with a potential educative effect for employees and smaller employers without HR and legal advice backing? Or perhaps the code’s terms have the potential for more far-reaching and potentially unintended consequences?

 

 
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SPONSORED: Celebrating a decade at Cashroom: the CEO’s journey

This year is a remarkable milestone for Cashroom as we honour CEO Chris O’Day on his 10th anniversary.

 

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Regulation or resilience?

The next in-house sustainability toolkit event in September will explore supply chain scrutiny.

 

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Cybersecurity is front and centre

The ICO and NCA have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining how they will be tackling cybercrime and cybersecurity together.

 

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SPONSORED: Edinburgh Law Seminar

9 Oct: New Private Client Workshop - Getting cross across borders; 23 & 30 Oct: Contract Law Update 2024; Jan 2025: Conveyancing - What happened in 2024?

 

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Could you be the next Lord President?

Applications are invited for this rare opportunity to become the next Lord President. You have until midnight on 30th September to apply.

 

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SSDT v Baillie

This decision covers failing to communicate effectively, acting in a conflict-of-interest situation, and failing to advise that separate legal advice was required.

 

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Location: Edinburgh

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Role: Civil Litigation Solicitor

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Location: Glasgow

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