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Upcoming events

Our upcoming events are listed below including CPD & Training, sole practitioners networking meetings and dedicated events for students, trainees and newly qualified solicitors.

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Winning Work from New and Existing Clients

CPD
Live online
10th June 2025 12:00 - 15:00 Professional skills courses, Essential skills training
A practical session for legal professionals focused on winning new work and building profile through smarter, more targeted business development - avoiding outdated marketing and focusing on what delivers results.

AI, the Rule of Law, and Human Rights

CPD
Live online
10th June 2025 12:00 - 13:25 Law and technology, Live webinars, Webinar, Technology
Join us for a session covering some of the most pressing questions that arise in relation to AI regarding the Rule of Law and Human Rights.

Essential Advocacy Skills

CPD
Live online
date tbc Essential skills training, CPD & training|Medical negligence, Personal injury, Professional negligence, Road traffic, Criminal court work, Criminal legal aid, Children, Family and divorce, Adjudication, Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
This training session will provide you with the skills necessary to conduct effective examination-in-chief, cross-examination and re-examination of witnesses.

Professional Ethics: When to Refuse or Withdraw

CPD
Live online
11th June 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Live webinars, CPD & training events, Webinar, In-house, High Street and General Practice|Regulation and compliance, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
Join us in June to reflect on the ethical challenges that can arise when acting for you client and discuss best practice guidance.

Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training

16th June 2025 09:00 - 16:00 Wellbeing, Business support, Career growth
As part of our commitment to improving the mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish legal profession we have teamed up with Macdonald Training to offer members the opportunity to undertake Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training free of charge.

Till Death Do Us Part : Comparing Succession Law in Scotland vs England & Wales

CPD
Live online
17th June 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar
Join us for a one-hour webinar comparing and contrasting the succession laws of Scotland and England & Wales.

Advanced POA: A power of attorney for today… and tomorrow

CPD
Live online
18th June 2025 12:00 - 13:30 CPD & training events, Live webinars|Medical negligence, Children, Wills, executries and trusts, Mental health, Disability, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney
Join us in June for our advanced level webinar on Powers of Attorney which provides an in-depth look at how to create a POA that is not only clear and enforceable today but resilient to future legal and technological changes

Personal Injury Conference 2025

CPD
Live online
19th June 2025 09:30 - 13:15 CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice|Medical negligence, Personal injury, Road traffic, Public sector, Disability, Civil court work
Join us for updates and varied insights on personal injury law and practice, brought to you by legal practitioners and experts in the medical field.

Virtual Summer School 2025

23rd June 2025
Each year, we hold a week long summer school programme where students who are interested in studying law can take part in, and ask questions on legal careers. Students will learn about the route to qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland, hear from qualified solicitors and take part in a legal skills challenge.

Legal Tech Conference 2025

CPD
Live online
In-person
24th June 2025 09:30 - 16:00 Data protection and GDPR, CPD & training events, Conference, Technology, High Street and General Practice
Join us for our annual Legal Tech Conference. Following the success of our 2024 conference, we are looking forward to working with Dynamic Earth again in 2025 to provide an insightful conference, whether you attend in-person or online.

Developing Resilience as a Lawyer

CPD
Live online
26th June 2025 12:00 - 13:30 Essential skills training, Working in-house, High Street|Personal injury, Human rights, Discrimination, Disability, Employment law, Education, Family and divorce, Children, Criminal court work, Adjudication, Civil court work
This seminar will provide you with a unique insight into how you can understand and improve your resilience, and the range of benefits it can bring to both your personal and professional life.

Consumer Rights: Spotlight on Negligence in Cosmetic Procedures

CPD
Live online
1st July 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, High Street and General Practice|Adjudication, Civil court work, Consumer and civil rights, Medical negligence - defender, Personal injury - defender, Health and safety
Join us for an hour-long webinar that covering the current regulations in place and the position which the courts have taken in negligence claims against providers of cosmetic procedures.

The 4 pillars of a positive mindset

3rd July 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Wellbeing, Wellbeing
Hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism – the 4 fundamental building blocks of 'Psychological Capital.' Come along to learn practical strategies to harness these four pillars for personal growth and success, for both you and your team as a manager.

Risk Management and Governance Recertification Course

CPD
Live online
3rd July 2025 09:36 - 09:36 Certification courses
This course builds on the Risk Management and Governance Certification Course and provides recertification.

How to Create More Value from Your Existing Relationships

CPD
8th July 2025 12:00 - 14:00 Essential skills training
This course focuses on helping solicitors and legal professionals take a more structured, proactive approach to managing existing relationships to generate more work, more referrals, and better long-term outcomes.

Reviewing the UNCRC and Children’s Rights in Scotland

CPD
Live online
31st July 2025 09:30 - 12:00 CPD & training events, Webinar, Live webinars|Adoption, Children, Family and divorce
Ahead of the first-year anniversary of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, we will meet to discuss the UNCRC and examine the impact that it is likely to have on the treatment of children in family law and criminal law matters in Scotland.

Emotional Intelligence for Enhanced Performance

CPD
Live online
13th August 2025 09:30 - 12:30 Essential skills training|Personal injury, Human rights, Discrimination, Disability, Employment law, Children, Education, Family and divorce, Debt management, Mental health, Social housing, Adjudication
Join us for online for a deep-dive into the landscape of emotional intelligence for enhanced performance.

Breakup and Breakdown: What happens to family businesses when relationships dissolve?

CPD
Live online
19th August 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar
Join us for a one-hour interdisciplinary webinar that will delve into these intricacies and provide you with the advice necessary to protect your clients and their businesses in the face of relationship breakdowns.

AML and Financial Crime Conference 2025

CPD
Live online
26th August 2025 09:30 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Conference|Crime, Money and debt, Business premises, Company and commercial
Our Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Conference will return in August 2025, for any legal professionals with an interest in AML. Join us for a deep dive into this ever-evolving area of practice. Our expert speakers will cover the latest developments in the field of AML, and the best practice for safeguarding your firm.

In-House Best Practice – Essentials

CPD
Live online
2nd September 2025 09:30 - 12:40 CPD & training events
We are thrilled to be launching a brand new In-House Best Practice Course for solicitors embarking on an in-house career, following the success of our 2024 offering. Join us for insights, debate, and practical guidance from experienced in-house lawyers and colleagues of the Law Society of Scotland.

Construction Law Conference 2025

CPD
Live online
4th September 2025 09:00 - 13:00 Conference, CPD & training events|Property litigation, Construction, Adjudication, Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Public sector
Join us for comprehensive updates on Construction law and practice.

Updates to Scottish Media Law

CPD
10th September 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Media and entertainment
The past year has seen a plethora of changes to the media law landscape in Scotland. This one-hour webinar will provide a deep dive into the main updates brought about by the Media Act 2024 and Ofcom.

Early Career Skills for Solicitors

CPD
Live online
16th September 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Essential skills training, In-house, High Street and General Practice|Medical negligence, Personal injury, Road traffic, Disability, Discrimination, Criminal court work, Employment law, Health and safety, Children, Family and divorce, Wills, executries and trusts, Commercial property, Adjudication, Local government
Our NQ programme is designed to support new lawyers as they develop the essential skills they will need throughout their career.

Family Law Conference: Children and Families 2025

CPD
Live online
17th September 2025 09:30 - 12:25 CPD & training events, Conference|Human rights, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Adoption, Children, Education, Family and divorce, Family and relationships, Dispute resolution
The second in our series of 2025 conferences on family law matters will bring you up-to-speed with new developments and updated practice points in the area of children and families.
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