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 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.
Are you a training manager who wants to talk about Wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion? The Law Society of Scotland’s Education, Training and Qualifications (ETQ) Team are offering this online session to discuss the resources available to training managers, point you in the right direction for your own needs and consider what we might offer in the future.
Join solicitor James McFarlane, who is a founder of the Law Society’s Men’s Wellbeing group, as he helps us understand happiness and what it means to us while providing some useful tips on how to incorporate happiness into our busy lives. Let's be intentionally happy!
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.
Join us for a conversation on wellbeing led by Catherine Hart, who is a Partner at Digby Brown and a member of the Lawscot Wellbeing Steering Group, and Law Society Careers and Wellbeing Manager Lou Murphy. This session is specifically for Partners to help them consider their role in supporting the wellbeing of their employees. Discuss what you might need to be considering in your role as a people manager and resources that may help you create a wellbeing culture.
Join us to hear from our panel of superstar women working in law on what they see as the positives and challenges of being a women in the legal sector, along with possible future improvements. Law Society of Scotland President Sheila Webster will be joined by solicitors Nicola Rylatt and Laura Meldrum to share some of their own experiences along with what they’ve observed on positive employment practices and useful resources.
Are you a HR Manager or a member of the legal profession with a wellbeing or recruitment remit? We want to talk to you about our resources, what we can do to help and support the legal profession, and the results of two recent surveys, Profile of the Profession and our survey of Scots Law students. This informal session will discuss your concerns and offer the opportunity for peer reflection.
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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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Cybercrime is a major threat to all organisations regardless of size. In this webinar our strategic cyber risk management partner Mitigo will bring to life the latest attacks that are hitting firms and provide guidance on the steps to take in order to stay safe.
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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.
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As part of your mandatory risk management CPD training, we offer the following one hour session on Introduction to Risk Management . Our speaker, Ian Jones, Director from Compl-x will provide you with a comprehensive overview of risks within the legal profession and teach you the practical skills to manage them accordingly.
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.