Professional support
Contact the professional practice helpline for free and confidential advice on practice issues and ethics. We also provide dedicated contacts for in-house lawyers, members in England and Wales and those working in big firms.
Professional Practice
Our Professional Practice team offers free and confidential support and advice on legal practice and procedure.
Working in High Street firms
The profile of the community of high street solicitors is extremely diverse and can be found across every sector, providing a wide range of services and in every corner of Scotland.
Working in-house
In-house lawyers make a critical contribution to the success of the companies and organisations that employ them. If you work in-house, we want to hear from you.
Working in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
We have a diverse community of members working in many cities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland including London, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Belfast.
Working as a newly qualified solicitor
Congratulations on qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland. As your professional body, we are here to support you during this exciting next step of your career.
Legal aid
Information for Scottish solicitors who carry out legal aid work, whether it's civil legal aid, criminal legal aid, or children's legal aid.
Lawscot ID card
Looking for an ID card without a digital signature?
Redundancy and unemployment support
Guides and resources for employees and employers including redundancy procedures and entitlements, managing your finances and finding a new job.