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Latest Law Society News

Money Laundering Regulations reform
Law Society news 30th March 2026
The UK Government has presented its Money Laundering Regulations reforms before Parliament. We detail the key amendments Scottish legal practitioners should be aware of.
Legal sector welcomes 106 solicitors in double admissions ceremony
Law Society news 25th March 2026
Scotland’s legal sector continues to grow as 106 solicitors were formally welcomed to the profession in central Edinburgh yesterday.
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Balancing motherhood and a legal career: How qualifying as a paralegal transformed my life
Blogs & opinions 5th March 2026
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.
Human Rights Consortium Scotland Conference: Our Rights. Your Move
Blogs & opinions 20th February 2026
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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Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: What to Expect

2nd April 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, CPD & training events, Live webinars, Paralegal suitable|Banking & finance, Debt recovery, insolvency, bankruptcy, Local government, Commercial property, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Commercial litigation
The Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill has been the centre of attention due to its groundbreaking approach to empower local communities. This webinar will examine the purpose of the Bill and what the legal implications for local authorities and public bodies are.

Anti-Money Laundering Certification Course

8th April 2026 13:00 - 15:00 Certification courses, Anti-money laundering, Risk management
Complete this course to become certified in AML. Accelerate your career by learning through a variety of seminars, conferences, private study and assignment.
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