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SYLA AGM 2024

23rd May 2024

The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association AGM is taking place (both in-person and online) on 30th May. Attend to hear the latest updates but also elect new committee members.

The SYLA 2024 AGM will take place on 30th May 2024. At the AGM, the 2023/2024 President, Patricia Taylor, will present a brief overview of activities undertaken in the previous term, and the 2023/2024 Treasurer, Heather Gibson, will then present our annual accounts. Then the SYLA will elect a new Committee for 2024/2025. Follow the link below to sign up and to learn more about the available positions.

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All applications should be submitted by close of business (5pm) on Tuesday 28th May 2024.

For Non-Executive Roles:

  • Prepare a short blurb of no more than 150 words detailing: who you are, where you work, stage of career, what your ambitions are for the next SYLA term; and
  • Prepare a 1 minute video (maximum) answering the question "what do you believe could be improved in the legal industry?".
  • Send both the blurb and video to mail@syla.co.uk with subject heading 'SYLA AGM - Non-Executive Role'

For Executive Roles:

  • Send a short blurb of no more than 150 words detailing: who you are, where you work, stage of career, what your ambitions are for the next SYLA term; and
  • Prepare a 2 minute video (maximum) answering the question "what do you believe could be improved in the legal industry?".
  • Send both the blurb and video to mail@syla.co.uk with subject heading 'SYLA AGM - Executive Role'

All members attending at the AGM will review the blurbs, watch the videos and then vote in the new Committee for 2024/2025. The applicant(s) with the most votes will be elected to the Committee. Applicants and attendees can join the AGM online or in person.

 

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