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.

As part of our commitment to improving the mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish legal profession we have teamed up with Macdonald Training to offer members the opportunity to undertake Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training free of charge.

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Join us for a one-hour webinar comparing and contrasting the succession laws of Scotland and England & Wales.

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Join us in June for our advanced level webinar on Powers of Attorney which provides an in-depth look at how to create a POA that is not only clear and enforceable today but resilient to future legal and technological changes

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Join us for updates and varied insights on personal injury law and practice, brought to you by legal practitioners and experts in the medical field.

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 for our annual Legal Tech Conference. Following the success of our 2024 conference, we are looking forward to working with Dynamic Earth again in 2025 to provide an insightful conference, whether you attend in-person or online.

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This seminar will provide you with a unique insight into how you can understand and improve your resilience, and the range of benefits it can bring to both your personal and professional life.

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Join us for an hour-long webinar that covering the current regulations in place and the position which the courts have taken in negligence claims against providers of cosmetic procedures.

Hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism – the 4 fundamental building blocks of 'Psychological Capital.' Come along to learn practical strategies to harness these four pillars for personal growth and success, for both you and your team as a manager.

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This course builds on the Risk Management and Governance Certification Course and provides recertification.

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This course focuses on helping solicitors and legal professionals take a more structured, proactive approach to managing existing relationships to generate more work, more referrals, and better long-term outcomes.
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As ESG becomes a larger focus and concern for organisations in Scotland it is important to stay up to date on the key legal changes that are happening within this area. Our one-hour webinar will deep dive into new legislation and policies that impact climate change law in Scotland.

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Ahead of the first-year anniversary of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, we will meet to discuss the UNCRC and examine the impact that it is likely to have on the treatment of children in family law and criminal law matters in Scotland.

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Join us for online for a deep-dive into the landscape of emotional intelligence for enhanced performance.

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Join us for a one-hour interdisciplinary webinar that will delve into these intricacies and provide you with the advice necessary to protect your clients and their businesses in the face of relationship breakdowns.

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Our Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Conference will return in August 2025, for any legal professionals with an interest in AML.
Join us for a deep dive into this ever-evolving area of practice. Our expert speakers will cover the latest developments in the field of AML, and the best practice for safeguarding your firm.

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We are thrilled to be launching a brand new In-House Best Practice Course for solicitors embarking on an in-house career, following the success of our 2024 offering.
Join us for insights, debate, and practical guidance from experienced in-house lawyers and colleagues of the Law Society of Scotland.

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Join us for comprehensive updates on Construction law and practice.

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The past year has seen a plethora of changes to the media law landscape in Scotland. This one-hour webinar will provide a deep dive into the main updates brought about by the Media Act 2024 and Ofcom.

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Our NQ programme is designed to support new lawyers as they develop the essential skills they will need throughout their career.

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The second in our series of 2025 conferences on family law matters will bring you up-to-speed with new developments and updated practice points in the area of children and families.

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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.

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Are you looking to progress your in-house career? Advance your skills and learn more about career progression from experienced in-house lawyers and colleagues of the Law Society of Scotland.

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Taking place from 6 to 9 October 2024, the first three days will be held entirely online whilst Thursday will be a fully hybrid day held at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, where you can expect to hear from a range of keynote speakers.