Commercial Law Society Edinburgh

Commercial Law Society Edinburgh CLS Edinburgh is Scotland's first student-led organisation focused on commercial law. As our connections grow, this will continue and become ever more diverse.

Initiatives include: Mentorship Programme, Transferable Skills Workshops and Competitions. Mentorship Programme: This programme aims to connect professionals (either practising lawyers or with legal education) directly with students. Our mentors have a range of backgrounds, from regulatory compliance in investment banking to M&A. To give the programme a truly multinational feature, mentors are bas

ed in Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong and Qatar. Workshops: via our close connections from within the legal and non-legal sectors of Scotland, we are able to provide workshops led by some of the most successful and innovative start-ups, law firms, businesses and business psychologists in the UK. Competitions: Our workshops will lead to a scenario-based competition where our members can put what they have learned into practice. Our first competition, held in March this year, was judged by some pre-eminent advocates, barristers, business professionals and academics in Scotland and the UK.

✨ Join Linklaters as a Student Creator!✨Are you ready to get paid for your creativity? Linklaters, a top global law firm...
15/04/2026

✨ Join Linklaters as a Student Creator!✨

Are you ready to get paid for your creativity? Linklaters, a top global law firm, is hiring students to create TikToks and Reels!

Details:
- Duration: April – September 2026
- Commitment: 15 hours total (about 2.5 hours/month)
- Pay: £15/hour
- Platforms: TikTok & Instagram
- Content: Talking-head videos, creative edits, promotional posts

Build your creative portfolio while studying! Apply through the link in our bio—spots are filling fast! 🔗

Join 2026/2027 CLS Committee!! ⭐️Apply through the link in our bio⭐️There are several positions for next year’s committe...
08/04/2026

Join 2026/2027 CLS Committee!!

⭐️Apply through the link in our bio⭐️

There are several positions for next year’s committee that we want you to get involved in.

If you have any questions about any of the positions or otherwise please DM us or email us at [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you all!

Edinburgh CLS Virtual Insight Afternoon with Slaughter and May on Thursday 26 March! is hosting an event virtually on Th...
15/03/2026

Edinburgh CLS Virtual Insight Afternoon with Slaughter and May on Thursday 26 March!

is hosting an event virtually on Thursday 26 March, where you will have the opportunity to find out more about the firm’s distinct differences, take part in a case study, and gain valuable insights and tips into the application process for the different opportunities.

2pm – 5:00pm – Virtual Insight Afternoon

Take part in an upcoming Virtual Insight Afternoon to learn more about life at Slaughter and May. Across a series of short, engaging sessions, you’ll hear directly from trainees, associates and partners about our work, culture and the opportunities available to you.

You’ll have the chance to ask questions, explore our programmes and get practical tips for future applications catered for students at Edinburgh.

🔗Sign up link in our bio.

Want to be a Brand Ambassador for Linklaters at the University of Edinburgh?✨Linklaters is looking for their next group ...
05/03/2026

Want to be a Brand Ambassador for Linklaters at the University of Edinburgh?✨

Linklaters is looking for their next group of Brand Ambassadors to promote student opportunities on campus and online. If you want to build your personal brand, receive exclusive training at the new Linklaters office, and earn some money along the way, this could be a great fit for you!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now while the role is still open!

The CLS Edinburgh is hosting a Scottish inter-university Commercial Awareness Competition, in collaboration with Watson’...
23/02/2026

The CLS Edinburgh is hosting a Scottish inter-university Commercial Awareness Competition, in collaboration with Watson’s Daily! There are also some very exciting law-firm sponsors who will be providing amazing prizes to the winners!

Key dates:

💻Watson’s Daily intro webinar: Wednesday 25th February [online]
⌨️Round 1: w/c 2nd March [online]
🗞️Round 2: w/c 9th March [online]
🎤Round 3: during w/c 23rd March, exact date TBC [in-person, Edinburgh]

Sign up via the link in our bio

Watson’s Daily is also offering a free month code so you can use the resources there to enhance your commercial awareness for the competition!

Once you have signed-up, we will send over your coupon code and the link to the introductory webinar on Wednesday!

⭐ Enter the Slaughter and May Innovation Competition 2026 for the chance to win £1,000 and work experience with the firm...
05/02/2026

⭐ Enter the Slaughter and May Innovation Competition 2026 for the chance to win £1,000 and work experience with the firm’s Client & Practice Solutions team! ⭐

The practice of law at Slaughter and May and across the legal sector is evolving. Agentic AI is at the forefront of this transformation, offering new ways for law firms to work more efficiently, enhance productivity, and rethink how legal services are delivered.

HOW TO ENTER
are inviting aspiring lawyers and legal operations professionals to showcase your creativity by designing a concept for an AI-powered agent that could assist lawyers and business services teams with their daily tasks in a legal practice.

🔍 Click on the link in bio to find out more.

Entries close on 27 February 2026!

Join us for Networking Drinks at 56 North after the Slaughter and May M&A Workshop 🍻📅 Tuesday 10 February | ⏰ From 7:30p...
26/01/2026

Join us for Networking Drinks at 56 North after the Slaughter and May M&A Workshop 🍻
📅 Tuesday 10 February | ⏰ From 7:30pm

A relaxed chance to meet the team and connect with other CLS members!

Sign up via the link in our bio.

Thinking about a career in commercial law? 💼The Linklaters Pathfinder programme is a brilliant opportunity for first-yea...
23/01/2026

Thinking about a career in commercial law? 💼

The Linklaters Pathfinder programme is a brilliant opportunity for first-year students (or second-year students studying a four-year undergraduate degree) to gain insight into life at a leading global law firm.

Applications close on 4 February – do not miss out!!!💥
Find out more and apply via the link in bio.

🚨 Slaughter and May Spring Events are here 🚨Meet the team virtually this February & March and get a real insight into li...
22/01/2026

🚨 Slaughter and May Spring Events are here 🚨
Meet the team virtually this February & March and get a real insight into life at the firm.

Upcoming sessions (online):
📅 Tue 3 Feb | 1–2pm — A World of Difference: Our Multi-Specialist Approach

📅 Wed 11 Feb | 1–2pm — Navigating the World of Legal Technology

📅 Tue 24 Feb | 1–2pm — Insight into Disputes and Investigations

📅 Thu 12 Mar | 1–2pm — Life as a Trainee Q&A

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