Law Society of Scotland

03/09/2026

👥 Are you involved in trainee development at your firm?

Our Lawscot Trainee CPD programme provides a flexible way for trainees to meet their 60-hour TCPD requirement while developing practical skills for their future careers.

Booking for one or more trainees? Discounted options are available, and we can arrange a short call or presentation to talk you through the programme.

Find out more 👇
https://www.lawscot.org.uk/members/cpd-training/lawscot-trainee-cpd/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tcpd&utm_content=fb_general

02/09/2026

🌿 What’s changing in crofting, environmental and rural land law?

Join Jamie Whittle, Partner at R & R Urquhart, for a comprehensive update on the key legal developments from the past year.

The session will cover the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Act 2026, recent case law including Raeshaw Farms Ltd v Scottish Ministers, and how issues such as wildfires and water scarcity are interacting with Scottish law.

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Our speaker, Jamie Whittle, Partner at R&R Urquhart, is the current convenor of the sub-committees for rural affairs and environmental law at the Law Society of Scotland. He will be reviewing the most important legislative, case law and environmental event updates that all practitioners must know. T...

02/09/2026

⚖️ Your voice matters, solicitor or not.

Whether you’re a solicitor or not, your skills can make an impact. We are now recruiting solicitors, non-solicitors, and conveners to join our committees and help shape the future of the legal profession.

Why join?
✔️ Free access to our CPD offers
✔️ Make valuable connections
✔️ Influence real change

Swipe through to see how to apply.

https://bit.ly/3SBA0PX

02/09/2026

Congratulations to our first cohort of paralegal practice graduates 🎉👏

Over the summer, the first nine paralegals who completed our Paralegal Practice course at Robert Gordon University had their graduation ceremony.

They have finished the course with a professional qualification, specialisation in their chosen area of law, and a direct route to receiving their accredited paralegal status.

Join us in congratulating our graduates in the comments ⤵️ and if you'd like to join them, you can find out more about the course 👉 https://bit.ly/4ciWmwj

02/09/2026

The Scottish Government's pledge to deliver legislation to reform legal aid within the first year of the new Parliament is an enormously significant moment for the justice sector.

Our President Serena Sutherland said: “The stakes here are high given how many vulnerable people are being failed by the current system. We will be working tirelessly to ensure this new bill restores access to justice and that legal aid work is a viable career path within the solicitor profession."

Our focus now remains on the previously announced consultation process for reform, and ensuring the right solutions are identified to restore a system that is currently failing vulnerable people and the solicitors who can help them.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4y7A7BU

01/09/2026

We want legal aid solicitors and everyone in the legal professions to have the opportunity to engage with long-awaited legal aid reforms recently announced by the Scottish Government.

That's why we're hosting two online events this month to inform and engage around the Government's current consultation on new legal aid legislation.

If you'd like to know more detail about the Government's plans or provide your input on the solutions that should be pursued, then sign up for these events on 21 and 28 September.

Find out more and register 👉 https://bit.ly/4xbDmHK

01/09/2026

Debate registration for 2026/27 is now open! 📣

If you would like to register a team for our annual Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament, applications are now open until 29 September 👉 https://bit.ly/4gwKiKg

Our annual competition brings together schools from across Scotland with the first heat taking place in November. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

31/08/2026

Louise Kelso, member of the Law Society’s Insurance Committee and General Counsel and Director of Legal Services at the University of Edinburgh, shares how joining a committee can help you expand your network, develop new skills and progress your career. 📈

Choosing to join one of our committees is your chance to make a real impact. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, your voice matters. Together, we can shape a sustainable and innovative future.

Find out more and apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/3XvPpRy

31/08/2026

⚖️ Ready to take your trust law knowledge further?

Our Intermediate Trust Law webinar builds on the foundations of our Introduction to Trust Law session, exploring more complex issues including varying trusts, trust accountancy, beneficiary rights and avoiding litigation.

Book now and save 20% 👇

Over the course of one morning our expert speakers will delve into the more complicated areas of Trust Law, necessary for professionals in this field.

28/08/2026

We have been alerted by a number of members that they have received an email purporting to be from the Law Society of Scotland and inviting them to reply. 📩

You should always be vigilant when communicating via email and look out for tell tale signs that an email is part of a scam. In this case the sender’s email address is the biggest giveaway that this is a phishing email. 👀

Find out more and make sure you’re protected against cybercrime.👇

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