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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

AI is quickly incorporating itself into many of the practices and roles that exist in the legal industry, and advocacy is no different. Join our two-hour webinar to learn not only the ways in which AI is becoming involved in the court room, but also the practical skills you need to develop to ensure that you can start to implement AI confidently and responsibly.

Join us in Sep for an one-hour webinar will provide you with the necessary information and practice tips to feel confident when approaching cases involving contributory negligence.

Watch our 1-hour webinar on the new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud. This webinar will fulfil the annual one hour of Risk Management CPD required by all Scottish solicitors.