Ally Thomson

Director
Hey Legal

Ally is a former law firm partner and is now a non-practising Scottish lawyer who has worked in tech and online projects since 2005. He is the Senior Tutor of the "Introduction to the Legal Innovation and Technology" course on the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow. He is a former member of the Law Society of Scotland's Technology Law and Practice Committee. Ally is the founder of Hey Legal, which provides learning and insight for lawyers, and is a member of the Lawscot Tech community. He leads a session in TCPD Module 1 on Legal Technology.

CPD & Training with Ally Thomson:

Legal Tech for all Lawyers Foundation Course

CPD

On-demand

Essential skills training, CPD & training, Technology|Employment law, Family and relationships, Criminal court work, Personal injury, Discrimination, Disability, Children, Education, Commercial property, Civil court work|te

Online 15-minute CPD micro-lessons for all lawyers to improve their knowledge of legal technology.

AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference 2026

CPD

Live online

date tbc CPD & training events, Conference|Disability, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Mental health, Civil court work

Join us this October for our annual AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference. Taking place over the course of two mornings, we will bring together industry experts who will offer practical insights and discuss the latest developments in this practice area.

Winning Business Online for Lawyers Course

CPD

On-demand

Criminal court work, Employment law, Education, Immigration and asylum, Personal injury, Disability, Discrimination, Criminal legal aid, Commercial property, Competition, Civil legal aid, Civil court work

Online 15-minute micro-lessons to help busy lawyers win new clients online.

Legal Technology Certification Course

CPD

Live online

In-person

25th February 2026 Certification courses, CPD event, Technology

By becoming a Tech-Informed Lawyer you will be equipped with the key skills and knowledge to better navigate technology in a rapidly changing business world.

AML and Financial Crime Conference 2026

CPD

Live online

26th August 2026 09:30 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Conference|Crime, Money and debt, Business premises, Company and commercial

Our Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Conference will return in August 2026 across two-mornings, offering legal professionals an in-depth look at the evolving AML landscape.

Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference 2024 On-demand

CPD

On-demand

CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice|Wills, executries and trusts, Civil court work

Watch our annual Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference, where we bring together experts in the field to explore the latest insights shaping the landscape of estate planning and executries.

Legal Tech Conference 2024 On-demand

CPD

On-demand

Technology, Conference, CPD & training events

Watch our Legal Tech Conference 2024. Learn from experts in the field about the latest developments and trends in legal technology with a view to enhancing how you and your organisation adapt to today's technological landscape. From AI to assessing risk, there will be relevant content for both private practice and in-house practitioners.

Embracing and Implementing AI in Your Organisations

CPD

Live online

29th May 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Live webinars, Law and technology, Technology, Webinar

In this webinar on AI and the Law, we invite you to join our panel of speakers for an hour to learn about how you can implement AI and utilise its potential in your organisations.