Upcoming events
Our upcoming events are listed below including CPD & Training, sole practitioners networking meetings and dedicated events for students, trainees and newly qualified solicitors.
SAMH are offering the opportunity to learn more about depression. Join us to gain insights into depression: what it is, its causes, and the various treatment options available. The session will delve into maintaining wellbeing in high-stress roles, the wellbeing continuum and how to support others through kindness and understanding.
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Join our certification course to gain comprehensive updates and practical knowledge of trauma-informed practice. This course will elevate your client care skills within many practice areas including family law, criminal law, child law and personal injury.
Hosted by the Society's In-house Lawyers Committee, join us for a free online roundtable exclusively for in-house trainees.
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Join us this April to explore risks affecting the in-house private sector in our dedicated webinar.
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Join us this May to dive deeper into the financial provisions arising upon separation and divorce. During this conference, we will explore the difference financial protections within the law, and how the apply to each adult relationship.
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This course has been created specifically for all of those who have an interest in the EDI space and are looking to become an active contributor to a legal landscape that champions equality, diversity and inclusion.
SAMH are offering the opportunity to learn more about our relationship with social media. Join us to understand the fundamentals of mental health and the pervasive influence of social media in our lives. Explore the potential problems associated with excessive social media use and strategies to safeguard wellbeing in the digital age
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This 1-hour webinar provides invaluable training for those working in-house, equipping you with the tools to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks occurring and guidance for responding effectively when they do occur.
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Join our speakers Graham McKenzie, Head of AML at the Law Society of Scotland, and Gregor Angus, Senior Business Development Manager at Amiqus, as they talk through this ever-evolving topic, with some practical thoughts on how you can keep on top of compliance at your firm.
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In a series of three webinars covering key aspects of business development, we will look at how to make your marketing and BD budget go further, how to target new clients, and how to get a competitive edge and promote your practice in a changing environment.
Connect with local practitioners in Dunfermline and engage with peers and Law Society representatives on topical legal issues, including current professional practice trends and the latest policy highlights.
Connect with local practitioners in Stirling and engage with peers and Law Society representatives on topical legal issues, including current professional practice trends and the latest policy highlights.
Join us for an online session to reflect and recap on the series of Lawscot Member Forums with your President, Sheila Webster, in the final members' event of her term.
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Join us this May to explore the Wills, Trusts and Executries landscape further.
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Join us on Tuesday 28 May for our Personal Injury Conference 2024. With updates and varied insights on personal injury law and practice, brought to you by legal practitioners and experts in the field.
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Complete this course to become certified in AML. Accelerate your career by learning through a variety of seminars, conferences, private study and assignment.
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Join us in May for our lunch time webinar on powers of attorney. This online session is ideal for those who are looking for an introduction or refresher on this topic.
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Our first family law seminar of 2024 is happening in June, covering cohabitants’ rights. By attending, you will be provided with an overview of the latest case law alongside an update on the prospects for reform in this area.
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The course does not require a risk management background and promotes an easily accessible approach to risk decision making. It is suitable for both in-house lawyers and those who manage risk in private practice.
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Join us this June for our annual conference on the in-house sector. Take this opportunity to hear from experts in the field on various topics relating to in-house practitioners.
Each year, we hold a week long summer school programme where students who are interested in studying law can take part in, and ask questions on legal careers. Students will learn about the route to qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland, hear from qualified solicitors and take part in a legal skills challenge.
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Join us this June for our annual Legal Tech Conference 2024. Following a greatly successful hybrid conference in 2023, we are delighted to be working with Dynamic Earth again in 2024 to provide you with a hybrid experience.
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Join us this August to explore the newest developments in the AML and Financial Crime landscape. Take this opportunity to hear from experts in the field and gain some real practical tips and guidance from all things money laundering prevention to anti-money laundering compliance.
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Join us this September to hear about all things Conveyancing. Following on from a hugely popular 2023 Conveyancing Conference, take this opportunity to build on the learning and discussions from last year, with a refreshed and up to date programme.