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Everything you need to know about the 21st Century Bar Conference 2025

23rd October 2025

Save the Date – 21st Century Bar Conference 2025

Friday 5 December 2025 | 09:00 – 16:30 (Registration from 8:30) | Mackenzie Building, Edinburgh

This free annual event is open to all and will be in-person only.

This year’s 21st Century Bar Conference is set to take place on Friday 5 December, at the Mackenzie Building of the Faculty of Advocates. This year marks the conference’s 25th anniversary, and we look forward to welcoming a host of exciting speakers to celebrate.

Registration will go live on 31 October 2025.The event filled up quickly last year, so those keen to attend should save the and register next week to secure a spot.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the Dean’s Secretariat at deans.secretariat@advocates.org.uk

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Black box justice is not inevitable — Marina Danielyan on AI, fairness and the future of legal practice

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Weekly roundup of Scots law in the headlines including 'Jekyll and Hyde' killer case — Monday March 2

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Remembering our colleagues and friends in March 2026

1st March 2026
The Society has shared the latest obituary list, for all of us all to take a moment to remember those within our profession.
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