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Mooting? What's that?

21st October 2019 | New lawyers , Schools

Lauren Pennycook, final year law student at the University of Dundee and Vice President (External Competition) of the University of Dundee Mooting Society, discusses her experience of mooting and the benefits this has brought

Starting your traineeship? What to expect...

7th October 2019 | New lawyers , Schools

David Phinn, trainee solicitor at Miller Samuel Hill Brown, discusses his experience of embarking on the traineeship and gives you his top tips for a successful beginning

65 new solicitors welcomed to profession

4th October 2019 | New lawyers , Law Society news

Our latest Admissions Ceremony took place at the Signet Library in Edinburgh this morning with 65 new solicitors being admitted to the profession.

Unpacking the American Dream

2nd October 2019 | New lawyers

Poppy Mulligan tells us about her experiences of studying abroad, undertaking the New York Bar and the challenges she faced during her time in America

Giuseppe Pia: Top three legal technology myths exposed

9th September 2019 | New lawyers

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 his blog series, Giuseppe will de-code the hot topic of legal tech and explain what he’s learning about this growing area of legal service.

A career in law... It was worth the wait

6th September 2019 | New lawyers , Schools

Trainee, Cheryl Ferguson, talks about training as an architect then changing careers to law and tells us why it was the best decision she made

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.

New pilot scheme to tackle social mobility in Scotland

22nd August 2019 | Equality and diversity , New lawyers , Law Society news , Schools

A first of its kind pilot scheme has been launched to help improve the chances for less-advantaged young people to get into their dream career in the legal sector.

A week in the life of an insight student

20th August 2019 | New lawyers , Schools

Last week we were joined by insight student Bethan Davies, who's just about to start sixth year. Here's what she thought about her week!

Tells us your views on in-house traineeships

14th August 2019 | New lawyers , In-house lawyers

In-house solicitors are invited take part in focus groups to share their views on in-house traineeships.

52 new solicitors welcomed to profession

14th June 2019 | New lawyers , Law Society news

Our latest Admissions Ceremony took place at the Signet Library in Edinburgh this morning (14 June) with 52 new solicitors being admitted to the profession.

Glasgow lawyer John Frame announced as 2019 In-house Rising Star winner

14th June 2019 | New lawyers , In-house lawyers

Glasgow-based solicitor John Frame has been announced as the Society's 2019 In-house Rising Star winner