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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.

LBTT and ADS Update Webinar 2026

CPD
Live online
24th September 2026 09:15 - 12:20 Live webinars|Property litigation, Commercial property, Business premises, Company and commercial, Housing, Agriculture and estates, Civil court work, Construction, Corporate tax, Environment (Business Premises), Social housing, Public sector, Personal tax, Local government
Join us in September for our annual update on LBTT and ADS.

Digital Detox

30th September 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Wellbeing, Live webinars
This webinar will help attendees to connect the dots between technology, health, stress, sleep and diet, and explore the benefits of doing a "digital detox".

Leading with Warmth and Edge

CPD
Live online
1st October 2026 12:00 - 13:30 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Essential skills training
Join this dynamic workshop that empowers leaders to balance empathy and high performance to build motivated, high‑achieving teams.

Data Protection Certification Course

CPD
Live online
6th October 2026 Certification courses|Data protection
The course assumes little or no previous knowledge of data protection and will emphasise practical aspects of compliance and cover, in a practical context, the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.

Incapacity Law and Practice Certification Course

CPD
Live online
6th October 2026 Certification courses, CPD event, High Street and General Practice
Build expertise and gain certification in incapacity law with a course designed for real life practice and professional growth.

AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference 2026

CPD
Live online
7th October 2026 CPD & training events, Conference, Paralegal suitable|Disability, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Mental health, Civil court work
Join us this October for our annual AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference. Taking place over the course of two mornings, we will bring together industry experts who will offer practical insights and discuss the latest developments in this practice area.

The Role of Trusts in Wills

CPD
Live online
14th October 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars|Wills, executries and trusts
While trusts and wills can often be treated as separate legal fields there are several instances in which trusts can be used as a helpful tool in wills. Our expert speaker will analyse the different types of trust and their appropriate uses in different contexts for wills.

Menopause Awareness at Work

28th October 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Live webinars, Wellbeing
Gain essential insights and awareness around menopause in the workplace, along with some initial practical steps participants can take to support colleagues and team members.

Annual Conference 2026

CPD
Live online
In-person
29th October 2026 Conference, Free CPD, CPD & training events, Paralegal suitable
This year’s Annual Conference is free for members and will take place on Thursday 29 October, with the option to join in-person at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre or attend online.

Building the skills to pre-empt tomorrow's challenges

In-person
date tbc Wellbeing, Edinburgh
A men-only session exploring the concept of presilience, proactively planning for and mitigating risks before they become a problem. Staying strong and finding peace doesn’t always start with asking for help; it can start with practical, user-friendly routines that fit around your day. This is an upbeat, solution-focused approach to helping men in the legal profession.

Around the World: Comparing Freedom of Speech Between Denmark and the UK

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, High Street and General Practice, In-house, Paralegal suitable, CPD & training events, Live webinars|Human rights, Consumer and civil rights
Freedom of speech and protest are rights enshrined in several Acts for UK citizens, and yet reports from the Human Rights Watch suggest that these rights are under attack in the UK. This webinar will compare and contrast freedom of speech and protest protections in the UK to Denmark, widely regarded as one of the most protective states for these rights.

Essential Skills for Litigator Series

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Series|Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Criminal legal aid, Parliamentary, Local government
Our Essential Skills for Litigators series is the perfect set of bite sized trainings to prepare you to enter the world of Scottish litigation.

Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference, Paralegal suitable|Wills, executries and trusts, Civil court work
Watch our Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference 2026. Watch our speakers explore insights shaping the progress of estate planning and executries.

Using AI in Conveyancing: A Step-by-Step Guide 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 speaker who will cover how How can the property sector derive the business benefits that AI can bring, while avoiding the potential pitfalls?

Employment Law Update: Sexual Harassment 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, High Street and General Practice, In-house, Paralegal suitable, Regulatory, Series|Employment, Employment law, Health and safety, Discrimination
Employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment and from October 2026, they will be under a new stricter anticipatory duty to an "all reasonable steps" requirement along with the introduction of employment liability for harassment by third parties. Watch our speaker Donna Reynolds, Legal Director at Kennedys, explain what “all reasonable steps” might mean in practice.

Employment Law Update: Settlement Agreements 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, employment, Series|Employment
Watch Simon Mayberry, Head of Employment at Balfour & Manson, take a practical look at all aspects of settlement agreements.

Contract Formation and Remedies - Update 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Employment, Business premises, Contract & property disputes, Landlord & tenant, Property litigation, Competition, Insolvency & corporate recovery, Mergers and acquisitions, Joint venture, Public finance initiative, Unit Trusts, OEICs and investment trusts, Adjudication, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Commercial litigation, Copyright, trade marks and design, Agriculture, crofting and fishing, IT and intellectual property, Media and entertainment
Watch our speaker to discuss the changes to the formation of contracts in Scots law and the available remedies.

A Guide to Making Co-Parenting Arrangements 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Dispute resolution, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Alternative dispute resolution
Join our speaker who consider the intricacies of these non-financial investments made by co-parents.

The Finance Act 2025: The Impact on Taxation and Succession Planning On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Children, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
Watch our speakers explore the new Finance Act 2025 and what it means for succession planning for clients.

Employment Law Update: Understanding Disability Discrimination 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Series|Employment, Employment law, Health and safety, Disability, Discrimination, Human rights
Watch our speaker Donna Reynolds, Legal Director at Kennedys, look at this emerging area of employment law and how employers should respond to allegations of misconduct that can be linked to neurodivergence.

AI and Alternative Dispute Resolution 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Law and technology, Webinar, Technology|Property litigation, Local government, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Commercial litigation, Parliamentary, Criminal legal aid
Watch our speaker for the use and understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution and AI on the rise in our legal systems this webinar will consider how AI can impact ADR.

Professional Practice Risks: Lessons From a Corrupted Solicitor 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Commercial property, Agriculture and estates, Banking & finance, Charities, Commercial litigation, Construction, Consumer credit
Watch our speaker who focuses on the role of the solicitor, and examines how lawyers can become enablers of illicit behaviour.

AI and Evidence - Fabrication of Content and Analysing Evidence 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events|Criminal court work, Criminal legal aid, Property litigation, Charities, Competition, Debt recovery, insolvency, bankruptcy, EU / international, Health, Commercial litigation, Wills, executries and trusts, Adjudication
Watch our speakers who will analyse the dichotomous role of AI in evidence, considering both how it is impacting the creation of evidence used in court as well as its analysis by the court.

AI in the Courtroom 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Technology, High Street and General Practice, Webinar, Law and technology|Commercial litigation, Local government, Parliamentary, Criminal legal aid, Commercial property, Property litigation, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
Watch our speaker for the use of AI in our courtrooms which you can consider safe practice guidance from the government, analyse use cases from other countries, and determine what values should govern our use of AI.
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This year’s conference is free for members and will take place on Thursday 29 October, with the option to join in-person in Edinburgh or attend online.

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