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International Mentoring Day 2017
On International Mentoring Day, we are delighted to share blogs from three participants in our career mentoring scheme.
Finding the firm that's right for you
Chris Miller, due to start his traineeship at Brodies in 2019, discusses how to get to know the right firm for you.
Keeping your client out of prison - what is a criminal solicitor's role?
In his latest blog, John Brannigan delves into what working as a criminal defence solicitor is really all about.
A student’s perspective on ‘the greater good’
Dan McManus, student associate of the Law Society of Scotland, reviews his experience of our annual conference, Leading Legal Excellence: For the Greater Good.
Four reasons you should check your grammar
Rob Marrs, Head of Education, tells us why getting your grammar correct is so important
My top 10 tips for a successful secondment
Emily Callaghan discusses secondments and how to get the most out of going on placement as part of your traineeship.
My transition from trainee to newly qualified solicitor
Lauren Findlay writes the first in a series of blog posts about her experience as an NQ with Glasgow City Council.
The tortoise and the hare: the benefits of the part time Diploma
Charlotte White is currently undertaking the part-time Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Dundee having obtained an LLB in Scots and English Law in 2016. Here she talks about why she chose the part-time Diploma and would encourage others to consider it as an option.
An Accredited Paralegal's tale
Janet Rieu-Clarke, our in-house Accredited Paralegal, explains the path that led her to new role at the Society and the rationale behind the new accredited paralegal status.
Rona Plowman trainee blog
Rona is a first year trainee solicitor at BBM Solicitors in Wick, Caithness. Her first seat is Residential Conveyancing. Rona grew up in Wick and attended Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen for her LLB and Diploma.
Up and running – our student:trainee mentoring scheme
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer in our education, training and qualifications team, explains all about our new student:trainee mentoring scheme.
My experience as a Hearings Intern
Charlotte White is currently undertaking the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Dundee having obtained an LLB in Scots and English Law in 2016. Here she talks about her experience as a Hearings Intern at the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
