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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.

Legal Aid Essentials Series: Navigating policy change and practice challenges

CPD
Live online
4th June 2026 13:32 - 13:32 Webinar, Free CPD
This series will focus on recent and upcoming policy changes and practical aspects pertaining to legal-aid procedure, with time for questions allocated at the end of each module.

Contract Formation and Remedies - Update

CPD
Live online
8th June 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Employment, Consumer and civil rights, Business premises, Commercial property, Contract & property disputes, Landlord & tenant, Property litigation, Charities, Competition, Insolvency & corporate recovery, Insurance, Joint venture, Mergers and acquisitions, Private equity, Public finance initiative, SME business advice, Unit Trusts, OEICs and investment trusts, Adjudication, Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Commercial litigation, Copyright, trade marks and design, IT and intellectual property, Media and entertainment
Join us for an hour webinar to discuss the changes to the formation of contracts in Scots law and the available remedies.

A Guide to Making Co-Parenting Arrangements

CPD
Live online
9th June 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Dispute resolution, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Alternative dispute resolution
Join our one hour webinar which will consider the intricacies of these non-financial investments made by co-parents.

Employment Law Update: Understanding Disability Discrimination

CPD
Live online
10th June 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Employment, Employment law, Health and safety, Disability, Discrimination, Human rights
Donna Reynolds, Legal Director at Kennedys, will look at this emerging area of employment law and discuss how employers should respond to allegations of misconduct that can be linked to neurodivergence.

Using AI in Conveyancing: A Step-by-Step Guide

CPD
Live online
16th June 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Houses, property and neighbours, Agriculture and estates, Landlord & tenant, Agriculture, crofting and fishing
Join us for an hour webinar which 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

CPD
17th June 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, High Street and General Practice, In-house, Paralegal suitable, Regulatory|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. Donna Reynolds, Legal Director at Kennedys, will explain what “all reasonable steps” might mean in practice. Additionally, other areas such as third party sexual harassment claims against senior staff and directors will also be considered.

The Intentional Supervisor

CPD
23rd June 2026 12:00 - 14:00 Webinar, Essential skills training, Live webinars, CPD & training events
This interactive session offers practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you become a more effective and confident supervisor.

Litigation and Remedies in AWI and Guardianship Case

CPD
Live online
17th August 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars|Family and divorce, Family and relationships, Discrimination, Disability, Human rights, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
Our expert speaker will take the time to explore what litigation means specifically for AWI and guardianship cases, and provide industry insights into how these instances can be handled to cause the least amount of disruption to clients.

Trial Advocacy Fundamentals

CPD
In-person
25th August 2026 CPD & training events, Edinburgh, Essential skills training, Webinar, CPD & training
This is an interactive 2-day course to provide lawyers with the skills to conduct effective Examination in Chief and Cross Examination in criminal trials and civil proofs.

Negotiation & Influence: Driving Better Outcomes for Legal Professionals

CPD
25th August 2026 09:00 - 12:30 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Essential skills training, CPD & training
Legal professionals negotiate every day — but the best outcomes rarely come from arguing harder. This workshop gives you the frameworks and skills to influence more effectively, keep conversations constructive, and reach results that stick. 

Risk Management and Professional Standards Webinar 2024 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training, Webinar, High Street and General Practice, In-house, Risk management, Paralegal suitable
Watch our speakers for a comprehensive webinar on risk and professional standards. This webinar is designed for all legal professionals seeking advice on the best practice for upholding professional standards in order to mitigate risks in their day-to-day practice.

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.

Essential Skills Series - Case Analysis in Litigation 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Property litigation, Criminal legal aid, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Local government, Parliamentary
Watch our speaker to provide an in-depth evaluation of what case analysis is and its methodologies for litigation.

Essential Skills Series - Interdict Actions 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Property litigation, Criminal legal aid, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Local government, Parliamentary
Watch our speaker for the second instalment of our series we will be deep diving into interdict actions.

Essential Skills Series - Prescription in Scotland 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Property litigation, Civil legal aid, Civil court work, Local government, Parliamentary, Criminal legal aid
Watch our speaker for an essential aspect of litigation that any future litigator must be comfortable interacting with.

Essential Skills Series - Witness Statements and Expert Reports 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Criminal legal aid, Property litigation, Local government, Parliamentary, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
Watch our speaker for industry tips and tricks to ensure that you approach witnesses and experts with the correct procedures and respect.

Essential Skills Series - Recovery of Evidence 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Property litigation, Criminal legal aid, Local government, Parliamentary, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
Watch our speaker for a key procedure in litigation for the recovery of documents in litigated court processes.

Essential Skills Series - Litigating in Court A How to Guide in Scotland 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar|Criminal legal aid, Property litigation, Local government, Liquor licensing, Civil legal aid, Civil court work
Watch our speaker for the final webinar of our Essential Skills for Litigators series we will provide an important ‘how to guide’ regarding litigation in Scottish courts.

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.
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