Technology and innovation
Why tech-savvy solicitors have the edge — and how a new course can help you get ahead
Ally Thomson, director of Hey Legal, introduces the Society’s Legal Technology Certification course – an unprecedented opportunity for lawyers to shape their future with technology.
Why Scotland's criminal appeal court going live is a big deal for justice
The Criminal Appeal Court is to become the first criminal court in Scotland with a regular livestreaming service, allowing hearings to be viewed online by the public.
Law in the crosshairs and why ransomware gangs are now targeting 'low-hanging fruit' firms
For law firms big and small, the possibility of a cyber-attack is always looming on the horizon. Dr Ilia Kolochenko looks as the current state of cybersecurity in the legal world, and highlights the key factors to consider when it comes to protecting your firm and your clients.
From Niche to Necessity — Why Scotland's solicitors are embracing a legal tech revolution
The Law Society of Scotland’s Legal Technology Conference 2025 marked a milestone in the evolution of our country’s adoption of legal tech, says the event’s co-chair Aleks Tomczyk.
‘Threat or game-changer?’ — Lawyers worldwide to have say on future of AI in the profession
The International Bar Association (IBA) has launched the next phase of a survey to help lawyers around the world respond to the challenges of artificial intelligence.
SPONSORED: The Best Legal Tech Is Still Human
YourCashier and why law firms succeed when skilled people and smart systems work together
Your feedback is needed — SCTS wants to speed up raising Ordinary Actions and needs your help
Get involved - the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is now able to start exploring a service for raising Ordinary Actions in the Sheriff Court and ASSPIC and needs your feedback.
The angel’s share — AI and the risk to legal intelligence
As the legal world integrates generative and agentic AI into its drafting, reviewing and decision-making processes, AI systems begin to learn not just how we work but what we think.
'Sink or Swim' — Legal technology now a defining choice for Scotland's smaller firms
The message at the Law Society of Scotland's legal technology conference was clear that the future of smaller legal firms depends on embracing change.
A unicorn in waiting? Why $100m value of Scottish legaltech firm Wordsmith AI matters
A huge cash injection into a Scottish legaltech firm is a watershed moment — is the future of AI in law firms finally clear?
Authorising the Algorithm — what the first AI-driven law firm signals for legal practice
Garfield.Law Ltd is the first purely AI-based firm approved to provide legal services. Dr Corsino San Miguel looks at this latest development in the evolution of the profession.
Why you need to organise your law firm's data more effectively — and how to do it
Why does it help to classify your legal work, experience, knowledge and other information in a law firm, asks Graeme Johnston, a software entrepreneur in the legal sector, and how do you go about it?
Urgent call for volunteers — have your say on civil online Case Tracker
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has issued an urgent call for volunteers to help bolster their online civil Case Tracker.
15 best TV legal dramas according to Scotland's solicitors - from Sutherland's Law to Silk
The news the BBC has commissioned a high-octane legal drama set in the courtrooms of Glasgow got everybody talking - so what are the greatest legal dramas of all time, asks Joshua King.
Why Shoosmiths is offering a £1 million AI bonus pot this year
Leading UK law firm Shoosmiths has announced plans to reward staff with an extra £1 million in this year's bonus pot - if the company hits one million prompts on an AI platform, writes Joshua King.
SPONSORED: Cashroom celebrates Modern Law Win
Scottish success as Cashroom win Support Team of the Year at the 2025 Modern Law Awards
What Adam Smith can teach solicitors about AI - a guide to staying compliant, efficient and risk-aware
From rethinking workflows to optimising knowledge management and reinforcing ethical frameworks, Dr Corsino San Miguel presents a strategic roadmap to help firms stay compliant, efficient and risk-aware when implementing AI.
From metal behemoths to agentic AI - what Scotland's legal sector can learn from bridging innovation
Dr Corsino San Miguel PhD, LLB - a member of the AI Research Group and the Public Sector AI Task Force at the Scottish Government Legal Directorate - considers Scotland's innovation past and what the profession can learn for the future.
SPONSORED: The importance of effective practice management software in ensuring compliance
LawWare's head of operations, Melissa Blackwood, examines how your software can ensure your firm is compliant.
OPG launch new Power of Attorney Case Management System
OPG launch new Power of Attorney Case Management System
AI and the legal profession review
In 2024, AI ceased to be a distant abstraction for the legal profession and is now an undeniable presence at every level of practice.
Legal technology horizon scanning
Christina Blacklaws discusses the dominant trends emerging in the lawtech sector in 2025.
Festive phishing
Law firms are not immune to cybercrime, fraud and deepfakes. In fact security experts advise that they are a favourite target for cyber criminals due to the amount of data held.
Virtual reality and AI in Scottish healthcare
Artificial intelligence and virtual reality might be carving out a place for themselves in Scottish healthcare, but they bring their own challenges. From ethics to accuracy, there’s much to consider…