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Conveyancing Solicitors & Paralegals - All Levels , Glasgow, Edinburgh, Lothians

AboutGarden Stirling Burnet is a well-established name in the Scottish legal market with offices in Edinburgh and across East Lothian. We have recently expanded our services across the Central belt into Glasgow and the Borders.We specialise in estate agency, residential and commercial conveyancing and private client services. Our focus is on service delivery with...

Financial Compliance Legal Executive , Edinburgh

Financial Compliance Legal Executive, Permanent, 35 hours per week, £38,787 per annumAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Financial Compliance Team for a Legal Executive to work with the Solicitor to Financial Compliance to provide legal support to our regulatory work and in support to two regulatory sub-committees.The TeamYou would...

Professional Support Lawyer - Employment , Glasgow

About your new roleOur market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team advises employers across the UK on all aspects of employment, pensions and immigration law. Our clients are some of the UK's largest and best known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and strength of our relationships with our...

Advocate Disupte , Edinburgh

This is a rare opportunity to operate at the forefront of Scotland’s criminal justice system, leading High Court prosecutions, shaping complex case strategy and contributing to decisions of significant public interest.If you bring strong advocacy experience, sound judgement in high-stakes cases, and a commitment to fairness and public confidence, we’d like...

60 seconds with... Harriet Hearns

2nd January 2025

Sophie McIvor spoke to Harriet who earlier in 2024 helped to open a Law Clinic at the University of Dundee, plus they discuss careers and legal aid.

Attracting and retaining talent

30th December 2024

When Lynne Macfarlane joined DWF’s insurance team in Scotland in October 2019, she was full of ambition to network with colleagues, build client relationships, and contribute her expertise as a solicitor advocate. However, just five months later the world shifted with the first COVID-19 lockdown.

The Legal Explorer Programme

12th December 2024

Heather McKendrick, CSR manager at Addleshaw Goddard, introduces the firm’s Legal Explorer work experience programme for year 12 and S5 students – and three of its Scottish ‘Explorers’ share their thoughts on taking part.

The risks of poor employee retention

2nd December 2024

Lockton share their latest risk management article on retention rates following the ‘great resignation’.

Honorary membership awarded

14th November 2024

In a special event, Christine McLintock and Ross MacKay were recognised for their outstanding contributions to both the legal profession and the public.

60 seconds with the Society's Rural Affairs Committee Convener

30th October 2024

Sophie McIvor spoke to Jamie Whittle about his career, being the Society's Rural Affairs Committee convener, and the recent response to crofting law reform.

Born in England, made in Scotland

21st October 2024

We speak to Warren Wander, the creator of legal IT system LawWare, about how Scotland has been the bedrock to his company’s 25 years of success.

Collaboration and career readiness

11th October 2024

What impact do legal professionals have on law students as they embark on their careers?

Keynotes, knowledge and connection

4th October 2024

Are you joining us in Edinburgh for the final day of the Annual Conference? We would love to meet you!

Mark your calendars

25th September 2024

The Annual Conference is fast approaching with an engaging agenda. Hear directly from the CPD team about why you should be attending.

Mediation matters in education

23rd September 2024

The advantages of mediation as a dispute resolution method are well-documented. Have you considered the impact it can have on students? As the use of mediation has increased, so too has the development of alternative dispute resolution degree programmes, as well as individual university modules on the same topic, at both undergraduate and master’s level.

Reverse mentoring raises retention

17th September 2024

A concept created in the 1990s that is still used today, with data showing a 30% increase in staff fulfilment when these practices are adopted.

Rebellion, restoration, revolution

13th September 2024

Baroness Hale of Richmond, academic, former president of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, ‘soft feminist’, author and lover of history. During BookFest24, she shared how history is intricately associated with legal principles and how it saddens her that British history today does not include the 17th century and how it is the foundation of our current democratic system.

Could you be the next Lord President?

10th September 2024

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

Bridging skills, standards, and opportunities

9th September 2024

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.

Celebrating your June achievements

3rd July 2024

The Journal loves sharing your award wins, office expansions, promotions, job movers and more. So please keep sending them in to be included.

Studying law today

4th June 2024

How has the pandemic shaped Scotland’s educational landscape? The shift to online classes, while challenging, taught lessons in time management and self-discipline. Now, with the return to in-person learning, has the value of face-to-face interactions been reaffirmed?

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