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Conveyancing Solicitor/Paralegal , Inverness

We are seeking a Solicitor or Paralegal to deal with Conveyancing. Applicants should have previous relevant residential Conveyancing experience and be able to manage their own case load. The position will involve residential conveyancing work. We use digital dictation and operate Microsoft Word on a networked system. The work involves the usual...

Solicitor - Education Law Unit , Govan / Flexible

Are you passionate about advocating for children's rights and tackling discrimination within the education system? Govan Law Centre’s Education Law Unit (ELU) is seeking a dedicated and experienced solicitor to join the team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, with job-share options available for the...

Solicitor , Armadale

Sneddons Solicitors LLP are a well-established and busy high street firm with offices in Armadale and Bo’ness.  We are seeking a friendly and reliable solicitor with experience in residential conveyancing and other private client matters to join the team in our Armadale office. Good prospects of advancement are available for the right candidate.  We are flexible in our...

Private Client Solicitor , Peebles

An opportunity has arisen at Blackwood & Smith for an experienced Private Client Solicitorto join us in our Peebles legal office. The Position:Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to join an established and highly respected firm in the Scottish Borders? Blackwood & Smith are looking to expand our Private Client team and are interested in recruiting an...

Staffing, technology and stress holding back Scotland's small firms despite optimism
23rd July 2025
A survey of smaller Scottish law firms has found many are upbeat about the future of such legal businesses, despite challenges around areas such as staffing, technology and work-related stress.

How Brodies marked 15 years of consecutive growth with record revenue
16th July 2025
Brodies LLP has badged itself as Scotland’s leading law firm, with more than 100 partners and a roster of flagship clients.

June's list of partner promotions, appointments and new hires as Scottish summer brings sunny future
14th July 2025
June's list of partner promotions, appointments and new hires as Scottish firms show sector is booming

Snail's Pace — Exciting update for Scottish Legal Walks 2025
9th July 2025
"We are delighted to have six Scottish Legal Walks this autumn, including a new Paisley Legal Walk."

'Ripped to shreds' — Inside the movement to open Scottish legal profession to all
26th June 2025
Gordon Cairns meets the people running Scottish initiatives that support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who want to study law.

What is the Master Policy? The insurance every Scottish law student and trainee needs to know about
26th June 2025
Starting a legal career in Scotland? Let's take a look at the Master Policy insurance for Scottish law firms and Lockton’s role as your broker.

Lawfluencers, Nomads, Reels and Deals — Gen Z and their non-traditional routes into law
26th June 2025
Ellie Philpotts explores alternatives to traditional legal structures, such as ‘lawfluencing’, and how they offer practitioners the space to create their own path and build resilience in the profession

Enter the Disruptors — How gen Z is reshaping Scotland's legal profession
26th June 2025
Peter Ranscombe explores what members of generation Z are bringing to the profession – and what they expect from their workplaces.

Voices of the Generation — Young lawyers hungry not for money but purpose, relevance and the future
26th June 2025
Younger legal minds are bringing interdisciplinary strengths and better work-life expectations to the renowned legal profession in Scotland, reveals Hailey Craig.

Trial Run — My life as a mini-devil and why it changed my fledgling legal career
26th June 2025
Bethany Craig pulls back the curtain on the Faculty of Advocates mini-devilling scheme and how it proved a pivotal moment in her career.

Devils' Details — 7 lessons for future mini-devils at the Faculty of Advocates
26th June 2025
The mini-devilling scheme is a chance to sharpen skills and try a different kind of career. Here’s how to make it worthwhile.

‘Don’t be afraid’ — Seven senior Scottish lawyers and their advice for students, trainees and the solicitors of the future
26th June 2025
Thinking about a career in law in Scotland? You’re not alone in feeling daunted, writes Joshua King, but there is sage counsel to draw upon.

Gender inequality and the 'uncomfortable truth' at the heart of legal profession
19th June 2025
A new study, led by Next 100 Years, has shone a light on the prevalence of sex discrimination among the legal profession.

Education past and present — Nairn Academy triumphant at 25th anniversary Dewar debate final
18th June 2025
The four teams debated the motion: ‘This house would rather receive an education in the year 2000 than in the year 2025’.

Scottish Legal Awards nominees in full — all 98 nominations ahead of glitzy ceremony
5th June 2025
The judges have whittled down scores of entries to the 2025 Scottish Legal Awards to reveal a shortlist.

Anti-Money Laundering Guide — 10 reasons strong leadership is essential from a former managing partner
28th May 2025
When it comes to anti-money laundering (AML), a strong compliance culture within a law firm is unquestionably a good thing. The consequences of a failure to comply can be catastrophic to the firm and the individual lawyers responsible – legally, financially and reputationally.

Behind the scenes at Legal Taskmaster and the schooling of future Scottish solicitors
19th May 2025
Primary children from Edinburgh and Dundee were put to the test by legal taskmasters in the fun-filled Scottish final of the School Tasking competition.

Meet Ben Kemp — new Law Society of Scotland CEO appointed at 'pivotal moment'
14th May 2025
The newly-appointed chief executive officer of the Law Society of Scotland says the legal profession has reached a "pivotal moment" which will shape his tenure.

Why you need to organise your law firm's data more effectively — and how to do it
12th May 2025
Why does it help to classify your legal work, experience, knowledge and other information in a law firm, asks Graeme Johnston, a software entrepreneur in the legal sector, and how do you go about it?

Great Expectations — Five steps to managing legal client work in a realistic and achievable way
7th May 2025
"We have all had those clients – the ones who are on the phone each day (or even several times a day) for an update, demanding you move mountains to achieve their goal"

How to access 'life-changing' support for aspiring solicitors facing financial and other barriers
6th May 2025
The Lawscot Foundation is now accepting applications for support which the charity says can be "life-changing" for aspiring lawyers who are facing barriers to study and practice.

SPONSORED: Excellent Expansion Opportunity
5th May 2025
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable chamber practice in a rapidly expanding Lanarkshire commuter town, approximately 25 minutes from Glasgow.

SPONSORED: Thinking About Buying a Law Firm?
1st May 2025
Many of Scotland’s most established practices are changing hands. Are you ready to step in?

SPONSORED: Expansion Opportunity – Ayrshire
1st May 2025
A thriving High Street practice with over 30 years of success is now available.