Careers

Solicitor , Shetland and Orkney

A unique opportunity has arisen to provide vital legal support to women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse across Shetland and Orkney.We are seeking a dedicated Solicitor to join a collaborative project between Scottish Women’s Aid, Shetland Women’s Aid, Women’s Aid Orkney, and Baker Gostelow Family Law, together,...

NQ Solicitor , Lothian, Borders

About UsWSA Bannerman Burke is a long-established legal practice with a strong reputation in criminal defence. Founded in 1995, we are proud to provide high-quality legal representation to clients across the Lothian and Borders region. Our team is passionate, professional, and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Job DescriptionWe...

Immigration Paralegal / Caseworker , Glasgow

Kas & Co Solicitors is excited to announce a new opportunity for a passionate and driven Immigration Paralegal or Caseworker to join our expanding immigration team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a supportive and friendly environment, working on a varied and meaningful caseload spanning both legal...

Solicitor , Hybrid remote in Blairgowrie

We’re looking for a Solicitor to join our hardworking and lively team – a key part of our business to contribute to our continued growth and success.As an In-House Solicitor, you will provide comprehensive legal support across various areas of law, including regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, corporate governance, and litigation managementWe will...

60 seconds with the Society's Rural Affairs Committee Convener
30th October 2024
Sophie McIvor spoke to Jamie Whittle about his career, being the Society's Rural Affairs Committee convener, and the recent response to crofting law reform.

Born in England, made in Scotland
21st October 2024
We speak to Warren Wander, the creator of legal IT system LawWare, about how Scotland has been the bedrock to his company’s 25 years of success.

Collaboration and career readiness
11th October 2024
What impact do legal professionals have on law students as they embark on their careers?

Keynotes, knowledge and connection
4th October 2024
Are you joining us in Edinburgh for the final day of the Annual Conference? We would love to meet you!

Mark your calendars
25th September 2024
The Annual Conference is fast approaching with an engaging agenda. Hear directly from the CPD team about why you should be attending.

Mediation matters in education
23rd September 2024
The advantages of mediation as a dispute resolution method are well-documented. Have you considered the impact it can have on students? As the use of mediation has increased, so too has the development of alternative dispute resolution degree programmes, as well as individual university modules on the same topic, at both undergraduate and master’s level.

Reverse mentoring raises retention
17th September 2024
A concept created in the 1990s that is still used today, with data showing a 30% increase in staff fulfilment when these practices are adopted.

SPONSORED: CPD from Edinburgh Law Seminars
16th September 2024
CPD from Edinburgh Law Seminars

Rebellion, restoration, revolution
13th September 2024
Baroness Hale of Richmond, academic, former president of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, ‘soft feminist’, author and lover of history. During BookFest24, she shared how history is intricately associated with legal principles and how it saddens her that British history today does not include the 17th century and how it is the foundation of our current democratic system.

Could you be the next Lord President?
10th September 2024
Applications are invited for this rare opportunity to become the next Lord President. You have until midnight on 30th September to apply.

Bridging skills, standards, and opportunities
9th September 2024
There is a clear desire for higher education providers to engage with employers. So how can employers become more involved? One way is through a university law clinic. These clinics link academic training with practical experience, benefitting institutions and employers, and fundamentally advancing student skills.

Celebrating your June achievements
3rd July 2024
The Journal loves sharing your award wins, office expansions, promotions, job movers and more. So please keep sending them in to be included.

Studying law today
4th June 2024
How has the pandemic shaped Scotland’s educational landscape? The shift to online classes, while challenging, taught lessons in time management and self-discipline. Now, with the return to in-person learning, has the value of face-to-face interactions been reaffirmed?

Considering a new role?
13th May 2024
The Scottish Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal are recruiting for a new clerk. You have until 31st May 2024 to apply.

Flying the flag for flexibility
7th May 2024
With more employees seeking different working patterns, we speak to solicitor Scott Stevenson about how he introduced a system of flexible working at his firm.

Criminal law career appetite remains
19th April 2024
The Public Defence Solicitor’s Office has welcomed students to explore the opportunities available to them if they were to consider a career in legally aided criminal defence work.

When the stakes are no longer moot (part 2)
9th April 2024
Back with the second instalment of ‘When the stakes are no longer moot, we discover what this final-year law student got up to on day 2 in court.

Team dynamic impacts risk management
5th April 2024
Did you know a firm’s culture can determine how it responds to claims, complaints, and problems? Trust at team level is crucial.

ARCHIVE: Facing the lean years
5th April 2024
In a post-Covid world and existing in the latest cost of living crisis, let’s revisit advice following the recession — with tips on how to navigate challenges and make it out the other side.

ARCHIVE: Stories from the other side of the desk
28th March 2024
Do former lawyers make successful business owners? It appears that the last 10 years have shown just that, with more solicitors leaving the world of law behind to run their own non-law-related companies.

From in-house trainee to counsel
22nd March 2024
We share the experience of someone who did just that, the benefits and challenges as well as the core skills developed as a result.

60 seconds with… an AML Risk Manager
20th March 2024
Sophie Mcivor sat down with the Law Society’s AML Risk Manager to discuss all things AML (naturally!), plus further education and training opportunities.

When the stakes are no longer moot
12th March 2024
Work experience is a rite of passage for any aspiring solicitor or advocate. This diary entry showcases the observations made from inside a courtroom.

SPONSORED: The Clark Foundation
8th March 2024
The Foundation’s trustees have invited applications for grants and scholarships to both post-grad and under-grad students, as well as those already practising law to support studies as well as purchasing equipment.