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Congratulations are in order for 33 of the Law Society of Scotland's members as they have been recognised for their work in their chosen fields.
The Law Society formally welcomed 113 solicitors to the profession across two ceremonies held in central Edinburgh on 24 February, marking a strong start to the year for the Scottish legal sector.
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Emma Hamilton, 2025’s winner of the Paralegal of the Year Award at the Scottish Legal Awards, became a mum at 19 and decided to juggle motherhood and a career in law to provide for her daughter. Now she reflects on this chapter in her life and what the future of a paralegal career looks like.
On 3 February 2026, representatives from the Law Society of Scotland attended the Human Rights Consortium Scotland Members Conference. Lynda Towers, Convener of our Constitutional Law and Human Rights Committee reflects on the theme of the conference 'Our Rights. Your Move' and shares her concerns and hopes for human rights now and in the future.
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This introductory CPD session is designed specifically for real estate lawyers who are new to climate‑change assessments and want clear, practical guidance on what it means for property transactions in Scotland.
The new Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 is updating large swathes of property law, more specifically those governing tenants and landlords. This one hour webinar will deep dive into these changes to ensure you are up to date as the new Act is enacted.
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