Skip to content
Law Society of Scotland
Search
Find a Solicitor
Contact us
About us
Sign in
Search
Find a Solicitor
Contact us
About us
Sign in
  • For members

    • For members

    • CPD & Training

    • Membership and fees

    • Rules and guidance

    • Regulation and compliance

    • Journal

    • Business support

    • Career growth

    • Member benefits

    • Professional support

    • Lawscot Wellbeing

    • Lawscot Sustainability

    • Lawscot Tech

  • News and events

    • News and events

    • Law Society news

    • Blogs & opinions

    • CPD & Training

    • Events

  • Qualifying and education

    • Qualifying and education

    • Qualifying as a Scottish solicitor

    • Career support and advice

    • Our work with schools

    • Funding your education

    • Social mobility

  • Research and policy

    • Research and policy

    • Research

    • Influencing the law and policy

    • Equality and diversity

    • Our international work

    • Legal Services Review

    • Meet the Policy team

  • For the public

    • For the public

    • What solicitors can do for you

    • Making a complaint

    • Client protection

    • Find a Solicitor

    • Frequently asked questions

    • Your Scottish solicitor

  • About us

    • About us

    • Contact us

    • Who we are

    • Our strategy, reports and plans

    • Help and advice

    • Our standards

    • Work with us

    • Equality and diversity

  1. Home
  2. News and events
  3. Events

Upcoming events

Our upcoming events are listed below including CPD & Training, sole practitioners networking meetings and dedicated events for students, trainees and newly qualified solicitors.

A Practical Introduction to AI for Legal Professionals On-demand 2026

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Technology, Paralegal suitable
This On-Demand session explores the fundamentals of AI, including the risks and opportunities associated with AI use, and practical ways these tools can support day-to-day legal work.

Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Act: What to Expect 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, CPD & training events, 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) Act has been the centre of attention due to its groundbreaking approach to empower local communities. This webinar will examine the purpose of the Act and what the legal implications for local authorities and public bodies are.

Back To Basics: Climate Change Considerations for Real Estate Practitioners with Landmark 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, CPD & training events|Agriculture and estates, Commercial property, Houses, property and neighbours, Environment (Business Premises)
Watch our speakers for an 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.

Changes to the Scottish Standard Clauses – How are they bedding in? 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Houses, property and neighbours, Agriculture and estates, Landlord & tenant, Agriculture, crofting and fishing
Watch our speakers for the Sixth Edition of the Scottish Standard Clauses and the impact on conveyancing." would do!

The Use (and Misuse) of NDAs 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Risk management, Paralegal suitable|Accident and injury, Disability, Discrimination, Human rights, Crime, Employment, Family and relationships, Houses, property and neighbours, Immigration and asylum, Money and debt, Social welfare health benefits, Wills, executries and trusts, Business premises, Agriculture and estates, Commercial property, Construction, Contract & property disputes, Environment (Business Premises), Landlord & tenant, Planning (Business Premises), Property litigation, Company and commercial, Dispute resolution, Energy, utilities and transport, Media, IT and intellectual property, Regulation and compliance
Watch our speakers for the recently published new guidance on the use of NDAs, and this webinar will see two practitioners discussing responsible NDA use in commercial and employment relationships.

Spotlight on Fraud and Corruption in Arbitration 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, CPD & training events|Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Alternative dispute resolution, Civil legal aid, Civil court work
Watch our speaker Gillian Carmichael Lemaire, Arbitrator and Chair of the Scottish Arbitration Centre, shine a spotlight on fraud in arbitration in Scotland.

Brand Beckham: Navigating Wealthy Family Disputes 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Children, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Wills, executries and trusts, Civil court work
Watch our expert speaker break down what it means for a family to have a brand or wealthy assets and what happens when family relationships then proceed to breakdown.

Data Protection Update Webinar 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Data protection and GDPR|Data protection, Freedom of information, IT and intellectual property, Civil court work
Watch our expert speaker provide an update on the Data Use and Access Act, significant case law and changes to fines for breaches.

Legal Drafting for Elderly and Cognitively Impaired Clients 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Live webinars|Wills, executries and trusts, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Discrimination, Disability, Family business advice
Legal drafting can be a tedious process without an added element of creating a document that is accessible for an elderly or cognitively impaired client. Our expert speaker addresses what it means to draft a document for an elderly or cognitively impaired client, and how this can differ from average practices.

Creating Your Cyber Incident Response Plan On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, CPD & training events, Paralegal suitable
This session guides you through the fundamentals of creating an effective Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP) to safeguard your firm.

Statutory Pledges: A six-month review 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Commercial property, Banking & finance, Property litigation, Credit brokerage, Debt adjusting and debt counselling, Debt administration, Debt, Debt collecting, Wills, executries and trusts
Watch our speaker for a six-month review to know how are statutory pledges working in practice.

The Media Act 2024: Implications for the Future of Scottish Media 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Media and entertainment
The past year has seen a plethora of changes to the media law landscape in Scotland. This one-hour webinar will provide a deep dive into the main updates brought about by the Media Act 2024.

The Skilled Worker Visa Updates 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
In-house, High Street and General Practice, Webinar, CPD & training events, Paralegal suitable|EU / international, SME business advice, Civil legal aid, Civil court work, Employment, Human rights, Discrimination
Join Ashley Fleming from Harper Macleod, for a deep-dive into both the immediate changes brought by the HC 997, and their lasting implications including the commission of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), and the Temporary Shortage List and Immigration Salary List.

MLRO Workshop 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, CPD & training events, Anti-money laundering, Paralegal suitable
Watch our speakers talk about the importance of knowing your firm, knowing your clients, and building a firm-wide AML culture.

Conveyancers and Private Client Lawyers: Working together effectively 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Houses, property and neighbours, Agriculture and estates, Landlord & tenant, Agriculture, crofting and fishing
Watch our speakers for how can conveyancers work closely with their private client colleagues to simplify the process - and reduce stress for clients?

Commercial Contract Workshop 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Commercial property, Contract & property disputes, Property litigation, Competition, Commercial litigation, IT and intellectual property
Watch our speakers for a practical session on Commercial Contracts. This focused webinar offers Scottish solicitors a comprehensive and practical exploration of key aspects of commercial contracting, with a particular emphasis on drafting, negotiation, and enforceability.

Succession Planning for Farmers and Landowners: Inheritance Tax Considerations 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, High Street and General Practice, CPD & training events, In-house, Paralegal suitable|Houses, property and neighbours, Housing, Civil court work, Personal tax, Environment (Business Premises)
The Chancellor’s Budget on the 30th of October 2024 contained sweeping changes to inheritance tax that will see long term implications for farmers and landowners in Scotland, effective from April 2026. This raised one overarching question: what can farmers do to protect their property and assets while planning for succession?

Consumer Rights: Spotlight on Negligence in Cosmetic Procedures 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, High Street and General Practice|Adjudication, Civil court work, Consumer and civil rights, Medical negligence - defender, Personal injury - defender, Health and safety
Watch our speaker for an hour-long webinar that covering the current regulations in place and the position which the courts have taken in negligence claims against providers of cosmetic procedures.

Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Claims 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Health and safety, Medical negligence - defender, Personal injury - defender
Watch our speaker for an one-hour webinar will provide you with the necessary information and practice tips to feel confident when approaching cases involving contributory negligence.

Cyber Failures in Law Firms: Lessons from Real Breaches 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, In-house, High Street and General Practice, Free CPD, Paralegal suitable|Data protection, Regulation and compliance
Watch our cyber security partner for a one hour webinar to learn about what went wrong, what could have been done to prevent it, and how firms can avoid making the same costly mistakes.

AML and Cryptocurrency: Risks and Best Practice 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Anti-money laundering, Webinar, CPD & training events, Paralegal suitable
In this webinar, Jeff Thompson from the National Crime Agency, who will discuss the unique threat that cryptocurrency poses to the legal sector. 

Redundancy Consultations – Employment Rights Update 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Employment, Employment law
The Employment Rights Bill is nearing the end of its journey through Parliament, watch our speaker discuss the current state of the law on redundancy consultations and how this could change.

Child Welfare Reporters Webinar 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Adoption, Children, Family and divorce, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Wills, executries and trusts
Watch our speakers for advice and insight into all aspects of being a Child Welfare Reporter. An essential webinar for those who are CWRs as well as those interested in becoming one.

Medical Negligence and Vicarious Liability Update 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, High Street and General Practice, CPD & training events|Health, Personal injury, Professional negligence, Medical negligence
Watch our one-hour webinar focusing on the latest developments in the field of medical negligence with a particular focus on vicarious liability.
  • «
  • 1
  • 2 (current)
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • »

Additional

  • News and events
  • Law Society news
  • CPD & Training
  • Blogs & opinions
  • Events
  • 75th Anniversary

CPD & Training

Law Society of Scotland CPD & Training courses covering your practice area, boosting your business skills and keeping you compliant.

Find out more about CPD & Training

Date Range

Categories

  • New lawyers
  • Career growth
  • New lawyers
  • Wellbeing
  • Business support
  • Equality and diversity
  • Professional support
  • Edinburgh
  • Roadshows
  • Professional support
  • Equality and diversity
  • Wellbeing
  • Working in-house
  • In-house lawyers
  • Sustainability
  • Management skills
  • Presidential tours
  • CPD event
  • Webinar
  • Live webinars

View past dates

Law Society of Scotland
Atria One, 144 Morrison Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8EX
If you’re looking for a solicitor, visit FindaSolicitor.scot
T: +44(0) 131 226 7411
E: [email protected]
About us
  • Contact us
  • Who we are
  • Strategy reports plans
  • Help and advice
  • Our standards
  • Work with us
Useful links
  • Find a Solicitor
  • Sign in
  • CPD & Training
  • Rules and guidance
  • Website terms and conditions
Law Society of Scotland | © 2026
Made by Gecko Agency Limited