Upcoming events

Watch our speakers to have an overview of recent case law affecting the sector alongside an update from the Scottish Law Commission on the progress of their reform project on Tenement Law, ahead of the publication of their Discussion Paper on the topic.

Watch our speakers for the legal updates on medical negligence law and practice, where we will bring you an update on the recent supreme court decisions regarding secondary victims.

Watch our webinar on estate planning with a focus on digital assets. The webinar will ensure attendees are proficient in advising clients on planning for important assets such as cryptocurrency, NFTs and social media accounts.

Watch our webinar on handling executries of intestate estates. This webinar will explore key updates, new developments, and provide attendees with practical guidance for handling these executries.

Watch our speakers to understand the risks social media can pose to you and your employer.

Watch speaker Tom Quail, Head of Family Law at Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie LLP, for practical guidance and insight into the main principles for departing from an equal sharing of matrimonial property in terms of Sections 9 and 10 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985.

Watch our speakers provide useful information regarding the role that technology, and in particular, Artificial Intelligence and Client Relationship Management software, can play in mitigating the risk of communication-based complaints while using solicitors’ time effectively.

This seminar provides an update on the latest developments in the area of crofting law. We will discuss recent case law and reflect on the most complex issues and what future developments you should be aware of.

Watch our speakers discuss automated vehicles, how they operate, what technology they are using and what sectors we should be expecting to see them in use in the future and what legal or ethical issues subsequently arise.

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On the 90th anniversary of the Donoghue v Stevenson we brough together lawyers from across the globe to discuss the impact of this foundational case.

Watch our speakers of COP26 in Scotland we will bring together lawyers from across the globe to discuss the role of the lawyer on environmental impact.

In this seminar our speakers offer practical guidance on identifying deprivation of liberty situations and the available remedies.

In this session we clarify exactly what the interpreter’s role is, examine best practice in working with them, and discuss some of the ethical and professional issues involved.

We are pleased to share with our members the content of the ‘Trauma awareness within criminal justice’ session that was recorded during Day 4 of our Annual Conference 2021. The below recording includes an interview capturing an incredibly powerful and moving personal story, followed by a panel discussion centred around the importance of adopting a trauma informed approach in the justice system.

Catch up on this session with Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr Dimitri Gavriloff, to hear about how we can learn to get better sleep and why getting enough rest is essential for reducing stress. This event initially ran to mark International Stress Awareness Week 2022, by Lawscot Wellbeing.

To mark World Suicide Prevention day, the Lawscot Wellbeing Team caught up with Nicola Rylatt and James McFarlane who contributed to our 2022 sessions. You can still view our session from 2022 below where you can hear from international experts in suicide prevention as well as powerful personal stories from those who have been affected by suicide.

Online 15-minute micro-lessons to help busy lawyers win new clients online.

Our panel of speakers explore the role of a manager when it comes to supporting staff with their wellbeing. We learn what some organisations have implemented to increase the confidence and skills of managers and hear about what creates trusting relationships. This event originally ran as part of our May 2021 Mental Health Awareness Week series.

We hear about the Mindful Business Charter in this event, which is a workplace initiative designed to reduce stress by facilitating more open conversations about wellbeing between firms and clients. Find out from three organisations how the Charter has impacted their workplaces and relationships. This event originally ran as part of our May 2021 Mental Health Awareness Week series.

Marco Gaudoin, Medical Director at GCRM Fertility, takes us through the facts about fertility. Perhaps often considered a private wellbeing matter, fertility concerns and issues and family planning can have a major impact on our lives, including at work. This event originally ran as part of our May 2021 Mental Health Awareness Week series.

Online 15-minute CPD micro-lessons for all lawyers to improve their knowledge of legal technology.

As you and your organisation adjust to new ways of working, please join our speakers to learn more about wellbeing and resilience during a crisis.

Watch this free online webinar for discussions around mental health issues in the legal profession.