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Top 7 tips for mentors
Experienced Law Society of Scotland mentors David Bryson and Christopher Morgan discuss their 7 top tips for mentors
The PEAT 2 review and how to make the most of yours
Eilidh Smith, a second year trainee at Brodies talks about the PEAT 2 review process and how to make the most of yours
What have I learned in four years? Where do I start...
John Brannigan, of Russells Gibson McCaffrey, explains why, after only four years in post, he's only too aware of how rewarding a career as a solicitor can be
Why you should consider the Brussels secondment: beer, chocolate and bureaucracy
Eugene McQuaid, a dual qualified lawyer, currently working as an EU Regulatory and Public Affairs Consultant in Brussels explains (from personal experience) why trainees and supervising solicitors should think seriously about the six month trainee secondment in Brussels.
Secondment Island
What can you learn about successful secondments from Love Island? A suprising amount, Callum O’Brien discovers. Callum is currently on secondment working in-house at Scottish Power.
Innovation in the law: what do students need to know?
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer at the Law Society of Scotland, discusses Legal Cheek's recent event for students hosted by Pinsent Masons, focusing on how innovation in technology is changing the face of the profession.
The benefits of presenting skills
Our Careers Development Officer, Darren Kerr, talks about the value of good presentation skills and urges young professionals to take part in our upcoming event on presenting.
Why a seat in personal and family law can be for everyone
Emily Callaghan, trainee at Brodies LLP, discusses why she thinks a seat in personal and family law can appeal to everyone.
Glasgow City Council's GDPR Implentation Project
Lauren Findlay, solicitor, Glasgow City Council, discusses her experience of being involved with the GDPR implementation project
Five reasons why you should take a seat in litigation (even if you don’t want to be a litigation lawyer)
Catriona Hepburn, a second year trainee at Brodies, discusses the five main reasons she believes a seat in litigation is a must.
Five key lessons learned during my traineeship
Tim Taylor, a second year trainee solicitor at Hastings Legal discusses the five key things he has learned during the traineeship
Top tips from last year's In-house Rising Star
Leanne Hammell, winner of the In-house Rising Star Award in 2017, discusses her top tips she picked up for succeeding in-house and what being named Rising Star meant to her.
Engagement and law degrees - why it's important
Ross Wilson, fourth year LLB student at Glasgow Caledonian University and Joint Director of their Law Clinic discusses how his involvement with the clinic has complemented his studies
Take your seat at the table and join our Council to represent new lawyers
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer, tells NQs and admitted trainees why they should apply for the current position of Council Rep for New Lawyers and join the Law Society's decision-making body.
Sowing the seeds of successful future leaders
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer at the Law Society, talks about how best to invest in your junior workforce to boost morale and grow a committed, highly-skilled next generation of leaders.
What the Lawscot Foundation means to Laura
One of our first ever Lawscot Foundation recipients is Laura, who is studying at Abertay University. While she was still at school, Laura spent a period of time living in a homeless shelter and writes about what the support from the Lawscot Foundation means to her.
Calling new lawyers to Council
Ayla Skene reflects on her two years on Council as representative for new lawyers and encourages people who are considering standing, to take the plunge.
What should be top of the training agenda for all NQs?
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer at the Law Society, thinks about the business skills newly qualified lawyers can equip themselves with for future success, regardless of the direction they want their career to take.
Opportunity for newly qualified solicitors to join Council
Opportunities to stand for Council representing newly qualified members, solicitors in six constituencies across Scotland and Scottish solicitors working in England and Wales.
Reflections on an in-house traineeship
In her final seat and looking forward to qualifying, Joan McHutchison from Glasgow City Council, reflects on an in-house traineeship
Resilience over rejection: the key to success.
Emma Shewan, paralegal at Baillie Gifford and future trainee at Pinsent Masons, discusses how resilience in the face of rejection is essential when you're in a tough traineeship market.
‘Commercial skills for young professionals’ training launch
Today marks the launch of a brand new series of business skills training developed by the Law Society of Scotland in partnership with Sandstone Communications.
Admission regulations under review
As part of the Law Society’s Rules Review Project, regulations on admission as a solicitor are to be revised.