Blogs & opinions
2024’s In-house Rising Star: My legal journey and why I chose a career in-house
Last year’s winner of the In-house Rising Star Award, Cameron Ramage, returns to look back on his career and what attracted him to working in-house in light of nominations opening for 2025’s award.
Wellbeing skills for line managers: Sign up for our free four-part Lawscot Wellbeing series
Olivia Moore, the Law Society’s Careers & Wellbeing Manager, shares our new Lawscot Wellbeing training series, which targets managers with essential skills in supporting teams and developing yourself.
What’s it really like to work in law in Scotland?
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, highlights why it’s important we know what working in law in Scotland is really like and how individuals and businesses can shape the future of the profession.
Why Scottish law firms should consider digital client onboarding in 2025
Our Member Benefits partner, Amiqus, discuss why Scottish law firms should embrace digital tools for vetting and onboarding new clients in 2025.
Meet our new Head of AML: Gemma Turnbull
Gemma Turnbull joined the Law Society in January as our new Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML). In our Q&A, find out more about Gemma, what she thinks is the biggest risk facing the legal profession today and her one piece of advice on AML to all members.
Change the culture: our 2025 focus
Our Equality and Diversity Manager, Elaine MacGlone, explains our theme for 2025 of 'change the culture' and why it's so important to businesses.
Member forums: Legal aid, recruitment and what’s next
Half way through our Lawscot Member Forums for the year, we catch-up with Member Engagement Manager, Sara Czarny, to reflect on the key points of discussion and what we’ve done with your feedback.
It's never too late: How changing careers at 50 transformed my life
In light of winning Paralegal of the Year at the Scottish Legal Awards in November 2024, Nikki Scott, Paralegal Manager at Blackadders LLP, shares how it’s never too late to find a career you love.
AML Spotlight: Regulation 21 internal controls
Regulation 21 internal controls are the focus of our latest anti-money laundering (AML) blog. AML Risk Manager Dale Trahms discusses the benefits of internal controls, appointing a Money Laundering Compliance Officer (MLCO), independent audits and employee screening.