Career development roadshow speakers

We are looking for solicitors, paralegals and trainees to take part in a one-hour focus group in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Career development roadshow speakers

Applications are still open for anyone wanting to join our new lawyers reference group! The group meets bi-annually in Edinburgh to discuss issues affecting new lawyers and contribute to the Law Society's strategy in related areas.

Career development roadshow speakers

As this blog goes live there are less than 24 hours until voting for the general election opens.

Career development roadshow speakers

We’re upgrading the Find a Solicitor tool on our website to help people looking for a solicitor access accurate, up to date information on every practising Scottish solicitor and their firm.

Career development roadshow speakers

The Law Society of Scotland has called for increased investment, less bureaucracy and better use of technology to ensure the long-term sustainability of legal aid.

Career development roadshow speakers

This year’s annual student competition run by the Law Society in partnership with the Scottish Parliament took a step away from the traditional essay format and invited students to produce either a blog or a video.

Career development roadshow speakers

Each year, we survey our outgoing Diploma students to gather information on a range of topics including where they studied, whether they have secured traineeships, career aspirations and what careers support they have received during university.

Career development roadshow speakers

Lara Pedreschi is a first-year accelerated LLB student at the University of Edinburgh, having previously undertaken a degree in history. Lara's goal is to qualify and practise as a solicitor in Scotland.

Career development roadshow speakers

David Bryson, Senior Legal Counsel at Baillie Gifford & Co and co-Vice Convener of the In-house Lawyers Committee, provides some time management tips to help you get the most out of your day.

Career development roadshow speakers

Updates on Revenue Scotland’s administrative processes for penalty and pre-penalty notification letters, updates to the CML Handbook in Scotland and Registers of Scotland Digital Discharge Service.

Career development roadshow speakers

Letitia Longworth is a second-year trainee with Brodies LLP, working with the Commercial Litigation team in Edinburgh. Originally from York, Letitia obtained her first degree in English from the University of St Andrews, and her graduate LLB and Diploma from the University of Edinburgh.

Career development roadshow speakers

Smishing – the term used for SMS phishing – is an activity which enables criminals to steal victims’ money or identity, or both, as a result of a response to a text message.