CPD Training

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.

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.

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

With the Employment Rights Bill nearing the end of its journey through Parliament, we are looking at the current state of the law on redundancy consultations and how this could change.

This training session will provide you with the skills necessary to conduct effective examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses.

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.

With corporate insolvencies on the rise in Scotland and England, lawyers are faced with an increase in cross border considerations in their cases. This one-hour webinar will highlight the similarities and important differences that are essential to know when approaching insolvency law above or below the border.

Across August and September, we will host a series of webinars designed to enhance your practical skills in oral advocacy and legal drafting, and to ensure you are up-to-date with the best practice in working with vulnerable clients and sensitive cases.

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.

Our popular advocacy webinar series returns this year, tailored for experienced Solicitor Advocates as well as those aspiring to obtain higher rights of audience. The first session in the series will focus on the art of Oral Advocacy.

Join us in August for a practical session on Commercial Contracts. This focused webinar offers Scottish solicitors a comprehensive and practical exploration of key aspects of commercial contracting, with a particular emphasis on drafting, negotiation, and enforceability.

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.

This essential session explores how Solicitor Advocates and those seeking higher rights of audience can adopt a trauma-informed approach in their advocacy, particularly when working with vulnerable clients or sensitive subject matter.

Complete this course to become certified in AML. Accelerate your career by learning through a variety of seminars, conferences, private study and assignment.

Join us for comprehensive updates on Construction law and practice.

With the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill finally in its third stage, understanding the legal differentiations and treatments of vulnerable victims, witnesses and parties has never been more important. Our one-hour webinar will explore current practices as well as future changes to ensure that you are prepared for the transformations coming to this area of advocacy.

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.

Join us in September for a one-hour webinar focusing on the latest developments in the field of medical negligence with a particular focus on vicarious liability.

Join us in September for our annual update on LBTT and ADS.

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.

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

Our renowned advocacy webinar series is returning this year, designed for experienced Solicitor Advocates and those working their way towards attaining higher rights of audience.

Join us across two mornings for the second in our series of family law conferences for 2025. We will focus on recent legislative, policy and practice developments in children and family law.

This course is designed for all solicitors interested in developing a child-centred practice, no matter their legal practice area, and is suitable for all levels of expertise.