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Traineeship recruitment - are you missing a trick?
Olivia Parker, Careers Development Officer at the Law Society of Scotland, discusses why proactivity is important when recruiting trainees and how Lawscot Jobs can help.
Not yet registered with ScotLIS?
Registers of Scotland is withdrawing Registers Direct, its legacy service for accessing registers, on 30 November 2018.
Meditation: Becoming a mindful lawyer, 10 minutes at a time
NQ Solicitor Tim Taylor shares his experience of mindfulness and explains how his daily meditation practise has had a positive impact on his personal and professional development.
Three Scottish solicitors awarded newly introduced accreditation
After demonstrating their vast experience and understanding of professional regulation, three solicitors in Scotland have been accredited with the Regulation of Professional Conduct Law specialism.
From private practice to in-house… vision, coaching and strategy
Philip Hall, Legal Counsel at RBS, shares what his recent move in-house has taught him about the importance of vision, strategy and coaching.
New compulsory risk management CPD requirement
As of the 2018-19 CPD year, which begins on 1 November, Scottish solicitors will be required to include a minimum of one hour ‘risk management’ CPD as part of their annual 20 hours training.
Law Society leads innovation to Europe on legaltech trade mission
We are leading a delegation of Scotland-based legaltech companies on a trade mission to Zurich and Vienna.
Sawubona! (I see you!)
Our Head of Engagement, Katie McKenna, writes about what we can do to show we value and respect the people around us.
Looking after your mental health
Katie McKenna, our High Street Head of Engagement, looks at how we can all look after our mental health on World Mental Health Day
Law Society set to drive innovation in legal technology
Lawyers and tech experts will be encouraged to join forces to develop technology-based solutions for the legal sector.
New Incidental Financial Business rules and guidance
Legal services consumers are set to benefit from new practice rules for Scottish solicitors on Incidental Financial Business.
In-house team flies high
Carolyn Jameson, Chief Legal Officer at Skyscanner, reflects on the work of her team that led her to being named ‘Senior In-house Lawyer of the Year’ at the Law Awards 2017.
