Training & education
The importance of understanding domestic abuse, trauma and the law when advising clients
A sound understanding of the law around and signs of domestic abuse and coercive control is essential not just for family solicitors, but practitioners across the profession, explains Helen Hughes.
How to access 'life-changing' support for aspiring solicitors facing financial and other barriers
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.
Thelma and Louise, risk management and 9 reasons you should put the 'super' into supervision
Matthew Thomson and Anna Forsyth from Lockton discuss supervision from a risk management perspective.
SPONSORED: Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 CPD from Edinburgh Law Seminars
Starting soon a seminar on this new legislation which comes into effect 1 April 2025
SPONSORED: Edinburgh Law Seminars February 2025
Alan Barr and Sandra Eden’s Estate Planning & Tax: Wills, Trusts & Executries seminar starts soon.
SPONSORED: The Clark Foundation for Legal Education - applications for grant/scholarship 2025
The Clark Foundation for Legal Education, applications now open for grants/scholarships in 2025.
Attracting and retaining talent
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
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.
Trainee numbers show legal sector’s record growth continues
Unprecedented growth for the Scottish legal sector has been maintained for a fourth consecutive year, with 764 new solicitor traineeships commencing in the past 12 months to the end of October 2024.
Collaboration and career readiness
What impact do legal professionals have on law students as they embark on their careers?
Keynotes, knowledge and connection
Are you joining us in Edinburgh for the final day of the Annual Conference? We would love to meet you!
60 seconds with a Society Fellow
Sophie McIvor speaks to Gerard Sinclair about his career which he describes as a play of three acts, as well as his advice to newly qualified lawyers.
Mark your calendars
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
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.
SPONSORED: CPD from Edinburgh Law Seminars
CPD from Edinburgh Law Seminars
Bridging skills, standards, and opportunities
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.
Studying law today
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?
SYLA AGM 2024
The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association AGM is taking place (both in-person and online) on 30th May. Attend to hear the latest updates but also elect new committee members.
Criminal law career appetite remains
The Public Defence Solicitor’s Office has welcomed students to explore the opportunities available to them if they were to consider a career in legally aided criminal defence work.
When the stakes are no longer moot (part 2)
Back with the second instalment of ‘When the stakes are no longer moot, we discover what this final-year law student got up to on day 2 in court.
Celebrating success
Last month was celebratory with the President. Sheila Webster, attending the first admission ceremony of 2024.
From in-house trainee to counsel
We share the experience of someone who did just that, the benefits and challenges as well as the core skills developed as a result.
60 seconds with… an AML Risk Manager
Sophie Mcivor sat down with the Law Society’s AML Risk Manager to discuss all things AML (naturally!), plus further education and training opportunities.