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Reporter to the Professional Conduct Sub-Committee , Edinburgh
Reporter to the Professional Conduct Sub-Committee, 3 Fixed Term roles (up to 12 months), 35 hours per week, £55,297paIt is an exciting time to join the Law Society of Scotland. Due to an increase in the volume of conduct complaints, we have an opportunity within the Professional Conduct Team for...
Solicitor / Paralegal , Aberdeen / Westhill
SOLICITOR / PARALEGALFull Time or Part TimeWe are looking for a Solicitor to join our busy General Practice Firm to be office based at our Aberdeen city centre and/or Westhill offices. The position may suit a newly qualified Solicitor, but all levels of experience will be considered. An experienced Paralegal...
Head of Conduct and Standards , Edinburgh
The Law Society of Scotland is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Conduct and Standards. This is a significant opportunity to lead a critical regulatory function, ensuring high standards of professional conduct across the Scottish legal profession and helping to protect the...
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Civil and Criminal Solicitors , Ayr
WE ARE HIRINGWe have two exciting opportunities in both our civil and criminal departments. All levels of experience will be considered from trainee (MUST have a restricted Practising Certificate) to NQ or experienced solicitors. A driving licence and own car are essential for these positions.CRIMINAL SOLICITORCovering all areas of crime...
Are you a trainee solicitor? Get involved with Edinburgh Sheriff Court Spring Talk Series 2026
The Edinburgh Sheriff Court Spring Talk Series has returned for the first time in two years.
Widening access to the legal profession in Scotland through Court Brief
Access to shadowing opportunities can be a major hurdle for law students – especially women, and those from ethnic minority and lower socioeconomic backgrounds – but a new online platform, Court Brief, aims to break down these barriers by streamlining how firms offer placements
Practical PR for Solicitors: How to write thought leadership people actually read and share
Communications consultant Stewart Argo on how to write thought leadership people actually read and share.
Meet Scotland's 15 new solicitor advocates ready to represent clients in highest courts
The Law Society of Scotland has granted extended rights of audience to 15 new solicitor advocates across two ceremonies.
Admission of 113 new solicitors proves just how buoyant Scottish legal profession is in 2026
The Law Society of Scotland formally welcomed 113 solicitors to the profession across two ceremonies held in central Edinburgh yesterday, marking a strong start to the year for the Scottish legal sector.
Commercial hires and new leadership dominate February's list of partnerships, promotions and hires in Scottish legal sector
February's list of partnerships, promotions, appointments and new hires includes a number of senior moves and appointments, particular in the commercial sector.
How to enter the 2026 Scottish Legal Awards
Now in it’s 23rd year, the awards and gala celebrate achievements across the profession.
Shining a light on in-house talent — how to get involved with annual competition
The Law Society of Scotland is looking for the brightest in-house talent as it seeks nominations for its annual competition, the In-house Rising Star Award.
Watch: 'Ensuring those with talent to study law could do so' — Celebrating 10 years of supporting students and social mobility
The Lawscot Foundation is celebrating a major milestone in its mission to support aspiring solicitors facing socioeconomic barriers, as 2026 marks the charity’s 10th anniversary.
Eye-catching moves in January's list of partnerships, promotions and hires in Scottish legal sector
January’s list of partnerships, promotions, appointments and new hires includes a number of senior moves and appointments.
Practical PR — Hidden traps of media interviews
Lawyers are used to controlling detail, nuance and process. Media interviews seemingly strip all three away (although that is an illusion I’ll explain shortly). Time is short, complexity is unwelcome, and words are edited to fit the needs of the story rather than the speaker.
Thinking of moving to a land Down Under? Why Australia could be a hotspot for Scottish lawyers in 2026
For Scottish lawyers seeking compelling work, strong possibilities for progression and an enviable work-life balance, a move to Australia could be the answer.
Inside a year of partner moves, promotions and hires across a record 2025 for Scotland's buoyant legal profession
A mammoth look at 2025's legal partner promotions, appointments and new hires across Scotland.
Practical PR Guide for Solicitors — Telling your story without jargon or dumbing down
Communications consultant Stewart Argo shows how accuracy and accessibility aren’t mutually exclusive when it comes to getting your message across.
'You should all be very proud' — Legal profession welcomes 137 new solicitors to round off record year
The Law Society of Scotland formally welcomed 137 new solicitors to the profession in back-to-back ceremonies in December, capping a record-breaking year.
Behind the scenes of the in-house boom — Why young solicitors are changing course
The first step you take on the Scottish law ladder after qualifying is a big moment. Ellie Philpotts finds out why young solicitors are now choosing to mark the occasion in-house.
Eight in-house career killers including thinking ‘it’s not my job’
We asked a group of Scotland's most senior in-house solicitors what crucial advice they would give other general counsel to avoid career killing moves.
'Change can appear to be the enemy of stability' — When a historic law firm becomes an LLP
For any firm that has been around for 175 years, change can appear to be the enemy of stability. But the truth is actually the opposite: the ability to adapt is what allows institutions not only to endure but to thrive.
Practical PR Guide for Solicitors — How to take control of a media enquiry in the first five minutes
Communications consultant Stewart Argo explores what to ask and what to do so you can protect your organisation or client’s reputation from the very first moment.
What's next for ABS? Behind the three little letters stirring Scotland’s legal sector
Peter Ranscombe asks what’s next for alternative business structures in Scotland and how long it could be before non-lawyers can invest in law firms.
How to avoid solicitors' hidden bias — practical techniques for everyday use
Anna Ziarkowska explains why recognising cognitive bias is a professional necessity, and shares practical tips for effective self-reflection.
‘Rethink this expensive AML change’ — Law Society of Scotland condemns Treasury’s overhaul of regulation
The Law Society of Scotland has condemned the UK Governments move to overhaul anti-money laundering enforcement and hand sole authority to another regulator.
Degree of uncertainty – university law schools navigate choppy waters amid funding crisis
As Scotland’s universities struggle to balance their books, Peter Ranscombe explores what the future may hold for the nation’s law schools.
Why training at a high-street firm could give you a head start
How can small and rural firms compete with behemoths with bigger budgets to attract and retain talent? Ellie Philpotts investigates.