Blogs & opinions
Women in Law Scotland is back!
Women in Law Scotland, a group aimed at promoting gender equity in the Scottish legal profession, has recently relaunched. Co-chair Laura Meldrum, a senior associate at Harper Macleod, discusses what the group aims to achieve and the challenges that need tackled.
Supporting employees through hidden struggles: Why addiction awareness in the workplace matters
Steve McCann, Director of MCG Consulting, brings over 20 years of experience in the legal industry and professional development to open up the conversation on addiction in the workplace and what practical changes every business can make to ensure colleagues feel safe and supported.
Supporting your staff through a crisis: Why forward planning matters
The Law Society of Scotland’s Outreach and Engagement Manager, Amber Shadle, shares a real time example of how prioritising staff wellbeing has been integral to managing a crisis and why forward planning is crucial to putting your colleagues first.
2024’s In-house Rising Star: My legal journey and why I chose a career in-house
Last year’s winner of the In-house Rising Star Award, Cameron Ramage, returns to look back on his career and what attracted him to working in-house in light of nominations opening for 2025’s award.
Wellbeing skills for line managers: Sign up for our free four-part Lawscot Wellbeing series
Olivia Moore, the Law Society’s Careers & Wellbeing Manager, shares our new Lawscot Wellbeing training series, which targets managers with essential skills in supporting teams and developing yourself.