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We wish to be able to communicate with new lawyers regularly and directly, in the same we we have always communicated with qualified solicitors who are our members. We have historically relied on the support of universities, and training organisations, to pass on information to LLB students, Diploma students, and trainee solicitors. It has also been a challenge for us to make contact with new lawyers who are in between stages.
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New Lawyers Essay Competition 2010 - thank you to all those who took part in the compeition. The winner will be announced in June 2010.
New recruitment website for traineeships and summer placements.
The Law Society is delighted to announce it has recently launched a recruitment website for traineeships and summer placements. The site is free for job hunters and recruiters to use and the Society will continue to encourage training organisations to use the site. Visit www.lawscotjobs.co.uk/traineeships
Free CPD for New Lawyers - The spring programme of FREE CPD for New Lawyers is underway. Seminars ranging from 'Instructing Advocates' to Learning to Manage Stress are open to all trainees and newly qualified (up to 5 years PQE) solicitors. To find out more abut the seminars and to book your place click here.
Policy Statement on Termination of Training Contracts - As a result of the economic downturn, the Society has received a large number of calls from both trainees and training employers seeking guidance on whether a training contract can be terminated by reason of redundancy. The Society has issued a policy statement on the matter. To read the full policy statement click here.
