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Time to shine for Scotland's in-house rising stars as 2023 award launches

19th April 2023 | Career growth , In-house lawyers
It’s time for the best junior in-house solicitors in Scotland to shine, as the Law Society of Scotland has launched its In-House Rising Star Award for 2023.

Immigration Law first as paralegal gains Law Society accreditation

15th March 2023 | Career growth , Law Society news
An Edinburgh-based paralegal is the first to be awarded the Law Society of Scotland’s Accredited Paralegal status specialising in Immigration Law.

New opportunities to help shape Scots Law and practice

7th February 2023 | Law Society news , Career growth
Experts from the legal sector and beyond are being urged to get involved in work to shape Scots Law and legal practice.

New accreditation launched for paralegals working in immigration

16th January 2023 | Law Society news , Career growth
The Law Society of Scotland has expanded its accreditation programme for paralegals with a new accreditation in immigration law.

Mandatory solicitor advocate introductory course now available

10th January 2023 | Career growth , Law Society news
The Society of Solicitor Advocates will be running a solicitor advocates introductory course on 3 February 2023, which is required for those wishing to seek extended rights of audience.

Criminal extended rights of audience applications open

28th January 2022 | Professional support , Career growth
Applications for criminal extended rights of audience are now open and will close on Monday, 21 February 2022.

Next solicitor advocate introductory course now available to book

24th November 2021 | Career growth
The next introductory course for prospective solicitor advocates, run by the Society of Solicitor Advocates, will take place on Friday, 14 January via Zoom.

Five new solicitor advocates introduced to Court

8th September 2021 | Law Society news , Career growth
Five Scottish solicitors, granted extended rights of audience by our Council to become solicitor advocates, have been introduced to the Court at a ceremony at Parliament House.

Secondment opportunity in Brussels

16th June 2021 | New lawyers , International , Career growth
The UK Law Societies' Joint Brussels Office has an exciting opportunity for trainee solicitors, newly qualified solicitors, or paralegals to gain international experience with a three-month secondment at its office.

Bookings open for solicitor advocate introductory course

24th February 2021 | Career growth
Bookings are now open for the introductory course for solicitor advocate applicants that will take place on Friday, 12 March 2021 via Zoom.

Solicitor advocate introductory course

10th February 2020 | Career growth
Bookings are now open for the March introductory course for potential solicitor advocates. Anyone looking to apply to become a solicitor advocate will need to complete an introductory course before making an application.

A career outside a big firm - student roadshow!

8th January 2020 | New lawyers , Career growth , Roadshows
Are you an LLB or DPLP student who's keen to find out about working in-house or for a high street firm? Our annual roadshow for students is bringing employers to you!

Law Society launches new accreditation for legal technologists

25th September 2019 | Law Society news , Professional support , Career growth
Solicitors and Accredited Paralegals who have specialist technology roles could be awarded a new accreditation in recognition of their expertise.

On the road again in 2019 - our local events for new trainees

5th September 2019 | New lawyers , Career growth , Roadshow
Yasemin Guven, Careers Development Officer, explains why we run roadshows for new first year trainees and why you should sign up (or encourage your trainees to sign up!) and come along.

Accredited Paralegal new practice areas

5th August 2019 | Law Society news , Professional support , Career growth
As a membership group of over 600 members we are always keen to grow and diversify our membership, by being as inclusive as possible... but we need your help.

Giuseppe Pia: Decoding legal tech

16th May 2019 | New lawyers , Career growth
Giuseppe Pia, trainee at Burness Paull, is the first person to undertake a legal tech seat at the firm; a dual role with the Tech & Commercial team and the firm’s innovation manager. Over the course of three blogs, Giuseppe will de-code the hot topic of legal tech and explain what he’s learning about this growing area of legal service.

New anti-money laundering committee

28th March 2019 | Law Society news , For the public , Career growth
A brand new regulatory anti-money laundering (AML) sub committee is being set up to ensure that the Law Society can meet its increasing statutory obligations as a responsible and effective AML regulator.

Top 5 FAQs for those considering mentoring

14th March 2019 | Professional support , Career growth
Here are some of the key questions our panel received from a recent information session for prospective mentors.

Support your local faculty

28th February 2019 | Career growth , Professional support
Sharon Wares, a solicitor with The Highland Council and member of the Society's in-house lawyers committee, tells us why she is a proud member of the Faculty of Solicitors of the Highlands

Partner, GC, specialist, freelancer? Inspirational speakers lined up for our career development roadshow

28th February 2019 | Career growth , Professional support , New lawyers
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer at the Law Society, talks about our upcoming career development roadshow and reveals our fantastic line-up of panel members so far for each location.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years' time?

17th January 2019 | Career growth
We're bringing our career development roadshow back this year, designed to showcase career options in the legal profession. Do you aspire to be a partner, senior manager in-house or an accredited specialist, or are you not quite sure? Come along and hear from our panel of solicitors who have carved out their own unique careers.

Lawscot Foundation Charity team up for national award

11th October 2018 | Law Society news , Career growth , New lawyers , Schools
The Lawscot Foundation has been nominated as the 'Most Innovative Development' in the 2018 Association Excellence Awards and our Careers and Outreach team nominated as 'Best Team’.

Top 7 tips for mentors

10th October 2018 | Career growth , Wellbeing , In-house lawyers , New lawyers
Experienced Law Society of Scotland mentors David Bryson and Christopher Morgan discuss their 7 top tips for mentors

Writing for real people

15th August 2018 | Career growth , Professional support
Whether you are writing a report or a letter it’s important to keep in mind who you are writing for: real people! Hilary Phillips shares her top tips on remembering and writing for your audience.
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