Law Society of Scotland

04/06/2026

Our annual Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament final is getting closer 👀. Adding to the line-up of our finalists are S6 pupils, Jamie Tortolano and Isabel Whitworth from Bearsden Academy.

In talking to their debate coaches, Niamh Reilly and Kirsty McCulloch, about how the tournament has helped them, Isabel said “the tournament has taught me to trust myself in more stressful situations” with Jamie adding that it has helped him structure arguments in a logical way whilst building his self-confidence.

Our finalists will soon be putting those skills into practice as we hold the debate final at Edinburgh Napier’s Craiglockhart Campus on 17 June.

04/06/2026

⏳ Last chance to book

When discussing co-parenting arrangements, financial contributions often take centre stage. But what about the time, care and responsibilities that parents contribute?

Join Caroline Gillespie, Partner at Weightmans, for a practical webinar exploring parental rights and responsibilities, co-parenting agreements, and common areas of dispute that can arise in co-parenting arrangements.

Book your place ⬇️

Join our one hour webinar which will consider the intricacies of these non-financial investments made by co-parents.

02/06/2026

⚖️ Can employers still take disciplinary action where concerns about conduct may be linked to neurodivergence?

Join Donna Reynolds, Legal Director at Kennedys, for a practical update on disability discrimination and the challenges employers face when navigating allegations of misconduct involving neurodivergent employees.

Book now ⬇️

Donna Reynolds, Legal Director at Kennedys, will look at this emerging area of employment law and discuss how employers should respond to allegations of misconduct that can be linked to neurodivergence.

02/06/2026

This Pride month, we're proud to partner with LGBT Health and Wellbeing charity for an in-person event focused on mental health and wellbeing through the lens of LGBTQ+ experiences. Register your spot now to learn more about LGBTQ+ history, the work of the charity, and 'the big little things' allies can do to support. 👉 https://bit.ly/4o2jsMd

02/06/2026

📣 Join us to reshape and modernise legal regulation in Scotland.

We are looking for up to five solicitor members and two lay members to join our Regulatory Committee. As a committee member you’ll play a key role in driving improvements to the way Scottish solicitors are regulated, from modernising complaints handling to overseeing the creation of a brand-new regulatory system for legal businesses under the new Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act.

As the regulator of more than 14,000 Scottish solicitors, we work to make sure standards in the profession are high, ensuring members of the public get a quality service, and that the hard-earned reputation of our members is maintained.

It’s an exciting time to be joining us so if you’re looking for a new challenge, why not bring your experience and perspective to our work and help strengthen Scotland’s legal sector for the future.

Find out more and apply now ➡️

Application and the Process For a confidential discussion please get in touch with Catriona Mackie or David Currie at Aspen […]

01/06/2026

⏳ Final places available

Join us this Friday in Glasgow for our Legal Tech Conference 2026.

Hear from expert speakers, watch live demonstrations, meet exhibitors showcasing legal tech solutions and connect with colleagues across the profession.

There will also be plenty of opportunities to network throughout the day, including at our first drinks reception.

🤝 With thanks to our main sponsor Denovo.

Book your free place ⬇️
https://www.lawscot.org.uk/members/cpd-training/flagship-conferences/legal-tech-conference/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=legal_tech_conference&utm_content=last_chance

01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month to everyone in the LGBTQ+ community! We mark this as a time for celebration and reflection, on progress made and the ongoing push for equality. We stand with our LGBTQ+ members, friends and allies to champion and support a more inclusive and diverse legal profession, where all are welcome and can thrive.

28/05/2026

🤖 Curious about how AI can support conveyancing in practice?

Join Scott Brymer, Business Development Director at Millar & Bryce, for a practical guide to using AI in conveyancing.

Scott will explore a range of areas, including property characteristics, legal rights, compliance checking, client communication and document review, and look at where AI is having, and could have, a real impact on conveyancing practice.

Book now ⬇️

Join us for an hour webinar which cover how How can the property sector derive the business benefits that AI can bring, while avoiding the potential pitfalls?

27/05/2026

👥 Smaller firms can sometimes feel at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting and retaining staff, but they also have many strengths that should be recognised and developed.

Our new Guide to Retaining Talent in Smaller Law Firms offers practical advice, from building a positive workplace culture to supporting career development, leadership and work-life balance.

Developed in collaboration with Nadine Stanton, Chief Executive of Professional Training, the guide is part of our wider work to help smaller firms grasp opportunities and deal with the challenges of running their businesses.

Find out more 👇
https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/law-society-news/new-guide-launched-to-help-smaller-firms-retain-talent/?utm_source=Facebook

27/05/2026

💡 What does mentoring do in practice?

Chris Walters, a student on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh, shares how his mentoring experience has gone beyond application support and career advice, it has helped him achieve a sense of belonging in the Scottish legal profession.

Read how mentoring has impacted his career 👉 https://bit.ly/430gm1B