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.

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Commercial contract law conference 2019 CPD

22nd October 2019 09:00 - 16:45 CPD & training events | Business premises , Company and commercial , Adjudication , Alternative dispute resolution , Civil court work , Civil legal aid , Commercial litigation , Energy, utilities and transport , Media, IT and intellectual property , Regulation and compliance , Money and debt | Glasgow | Conference

Following the ‘life-cycle’ of a contract, the conference will explore the key issues in contract drafting, negotiation, management and litigation.

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Sole and high street practitioner CPD - Complaint management

22nd October 2019 17:45 - 19:00 | Edinburgh

This session will look at why it is important to manage the risk of complaints and the possible consequences of failing to do so. Some of the most common causes of client dissatisfaction will be considered, as well as a number of practical steps that can be taken to try to minimise the risk of complaints. This session will complete your risk management CPD requirement for the year.

Criminal law conference CPD

23rd October 2019 09:00 - 16:05 CPD & training events | Crime | Edinburgh | Conference

This conference will address several recent developments, not just outlining the law but offering practical, case-study based advice on how to best adjust to these challenges.

Leading Legal Excellence | Annual conference 2019 CPD

25th October 2019 08:30 - 17:30 CPD & training events | Edinburgh

Join over three hundred guests to take part in the most dynamic and eagerly awaited legal conference of the year. All delegates will receive six hours of CPD, plus access to watch all sessions post-event and online at your convenience.

Prioritisation and time management CPD

28th October 2019 09:00 - 16:30 CPD & training events | Edinburgh | Professional skills training

At this one-day training workshop you will learn how to control your time, proactively and efficiently, to improve individual and organisational productivity.

General practice conference CPD

29th October 2019 09:00 - 16:40 CPD & training events , High street and General Practice , Anti-Money Laundering | Perth | Conference

This event will bring expertise from the Law Society roadshows together for a collegiate forum and gathering. You can participate in a wide variety of practical updates and contribute to shared experiences in discussion with peers.

Lawscot Wellbeing Roundtable

29th October 2019 14:00 - 16:00 Wellbeing | London

Working as a lawyer in London can be particularly demanding. The opportunities available are unique, but is there support available to help you handle the pressure?

AWI, guardianship and elder client conference CPD

30th October 2019 09:00 - 16:50 CPD & training events | Human rights , Discrimination , Disability , Advice the elderly & powers of attorney , Mental health , Wills, executries and trusts , Civil court work | Glasgow | Conference

Our Adults with incapacity, guardianship and elder client conference returns at a critical time when Adult incapacity law and features of current practice are at a crossroads.

The Atrium Leadership Programme: The resilient leader CPD

31st October 2019 12:30 - 16:30 CPD & training events | Edinburgh | Professional skills training

This half-day workshop examines the skills required to be an effective and resilient leader, in the context of change.

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Kilmarnock Presidential visit - new date

13th November 2019 17:30 - 19:00 Presidential tours

The President of the Law Society of Scotland will be coming to meet with you - please note the new date for this event.

Police station interview training | SUPRALAT-inspired CPD

15th November 2019 09:15 - 17:00 CPD & training events | Criminal court work , Criminal legal aid | Edinburgh

This highly interactive, skills-orientated one-day course will help Scottish defence solicitors represent their clients within the police station interview setting.

Media law seminar CPD

20th November 2019 12:30 - 16:30 CPD & training events | Media, IT and intellectual property , Civil court work , Dispute resolution , Media and entertainment , Telecoms | Glasgow | Seminar

This event will explore the fundamentals of each stage of media law practice. from brand management to mapping out intra-UK defamation.