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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.

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Anti-Money Laundering Recertification Course

CPD
12th November 2025 Certification courses, Anti-money laundering, CPD & training
This course builds on the Anti-Money Laundering Certification Course and provides recertification.

Undue Influence in Co-Borrowing

CPD
18th November 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, CPD & training events, Live webinars, In-house lawyers|Banking & finance, Debt recovery, insolvency, bankruptcy, Family business advice, Insolvency & corporate recovery
The Supreme Court’s landmark 2025 ruling in the Waller-Edwards v One Savings Bank Plc case will have important and lasting impacts on the Etridge principle. This one-hour webinar will deep dive into the decision including the new test for hybrid transactions which strengthen protections against undue influence.

The First Steps: Finding Connection and Community

Live online
In-person
19th November 2025 17:00 - 18:30 Wellbeing, CPD event
This Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, join the Law Society of Scotland as we meet members of the Men’s Wellbeing Group for an open and inspiring hybrid session.

Climate perspectives – AI & sustainability

25th November 2025 13:00 - 14:00 Professional support, Sustainability
Curious about how AI intersects with sustainability and what it means for the legal sector? Join us for a free online event examining how AI is shaping the environmental and ethical landscape, and what legal professionals need to know.

Essential Financial Skills Course

CPD
Live online
25th November 2025 Professional skills courses, In-house lawyers, Essential skills training
This course breaks through financial jargon and helps to interpret account statements and balance sheets. We will also explain budget control and accurate forecasting, effective cost-management, how to understand company accounts and cash flow statements as well as how to make a business case for investment.

Statutory Pledges: A six-month review

CPD
Live online
26th November 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Commercial property, Banking & finance, Property litigation, Credit brokerage, Debt adjusting and debt counselling, Debt administration, Debt, Debt collecting, Wills, executries and trusts
Join us in November for the Statutory Pledges: A six-month review to know how are statutory pledges working in practice? How is the industry coping with ‘torpedo risk’, and what strategies can you use to mitigate this risk in your firm.

Legal Foundations: Early Career Roundtable Dundee

3rd December 2025 12:30 - 14:00 Career growth, Professional support
An opportunity for solicitors in the first few years post-qualification to come together and talk openly about their early experiences in the profession. This session in Dundee will offer a chance to exchange ideas, reflect on the transition into qualified practice, and discuss career ambitions, challenges, and wellbeing in a supportive setting.

Spotlight on Fraud and Corruption in Arbitration

CPD
Live online
9th December 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, Live webinars, CPD & training events|Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Alternative dispute resolution, Civil legal aid, Civil court work
Debates surrounding the creation of the new Arbitration Act 2025 had a major focus on preventing fraud in arbitration. While no fraud focused amendments made it into the final Act such discussions have raised fraud as a major concern for arbitration in all jurisdictions. Gillian Carmichael Lemaire, Arbitrator and Chair of the Scottish Arbitration Centre, will shine a spotlight on fraud in arbitration in Scotland.

AI in Employment: Regulation, Risk and Liability

CPD
Live online
10th December 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars
While major changes to employment law are on the horizon for 2026, AI is already making its mark by transforming our hiring procedures. Our expert speaker will discuss the overlapping legislation and regulations that exist at the international and local level to govern the use of AI in employment.

Elderly Clients: Preventing Financial Abuse and Undue Influence

CPD
Live online
20th January 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Family business advice, Family and divorce, Mental health, Wills, executries and trusts
Join us in Jan for the one-hour webinar which will deep dive into financial abuse and undue influence so that you can recognise and respond to it in your clients.

Essential Advocacy Skills

CPD
Live online
21st January 2026 12:00 - 14:00 Essential skills training, CPD & training|Medical negligence, Personal injury, Professional negligence, Road traffic, Criminal court work, Criminal legal aid, Children, Family and divorce, Adjudication, Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
This training session will provide you with the skills necessary to conduct effective examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses.

Risk Management: Preventing Failures in Established Procedures

CPD
Live online
18th March 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Risk management
Whether it is contract creation, invoices, or client meetings every office has set procedures built into their systems that can easily be overlooked when assessing for risk. This webinar will highlight how risk often results from an amalgamation of small failures in these long-trusted systems rather than one large miss-step.

How can talking about wellbeing at work feel more normal?

On-demand
Wellbeing, Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Watch the discussion we hosted for Time To Talk Day 2023, when our panel discussed how can we make conversations about wellbeing at work feel normal and natural, and shared their own experiences of why it's so important.

Family Law Conference: Financial Provisions Upon Separation and Divorce 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice|Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Family business advice, Family and divorce
Watch the first in our series of 2025 conferences on family law matters.

Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference|Wills, executries and trusts, Civil court work
Watch our annual Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference.

Legal Tech Conference 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Law and technology, Conference, High Street and General Practice, In-house, Technology
Watch our speakers bring you up to speed with the newest developments in legal technology, and discuss how they can impact your day-to-day work.

Digital Forensics Essentials For Legal Professionals On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Essential skills training, CPD & training, CPD event
Watch our speakers navigate the digital forensics process, interpret key evidence, and address emerging challenges like generative AI to strengthen your legal practice.

Commercial Contract Workshop 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|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|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|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.

Redundancy Consultations – Employment Rights Update 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training, Webinar|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.

Commercial Contract Law Conference 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Conference, CPD & training events, High Street and General Practice|Commercial property, Competition, Contract & property disputes, Commercial litigation
Commercial contract law is continuously evolving, often making it challenging to stay up to date on all changes and developments. Watch our speakers as they bring you up to speed with all recent developments from the past year and equip you with the necessary skills to provide the best service for your clients.
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