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CPD courses for legal professionals run by the @lawscot.bsky.social. Get more out of your CPD.

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💡 How can fraud and corruption be better prevented in arbitration?

Join Gillian Carmichael Lemaire, Chair of the Scottish Arbitration Centre, to examine what recent debates around the Arbitration Act 2025 mean for Scotland.

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November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🔍 Six months on - how are statutory pledges working in practice?

Join us for a practical review of how statutory pledges are operating, how the industry is responding to ‘torpedo risk’ and the strategies you can use to mitigate it within your firm.

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October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
📢 Last chance to book

Suitable for both qualified Child Welfare Reporters and those interested in the role, this webinar will provide essential updates on the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 and best practice for communicating with children.

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October 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
📅 The practice year is nearly over, but there’s still time to complete your 2024/25 CPD.

Our on-demand courses make it easy to meet your requirements, with expert-led content available anytime, anywhere.

Browse the full on-demand library 👇
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October 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🏡 The latest updates to the Scottish Standard Clauses have now been in place for 6 months but how are they performing in practice?

Join us to look at what’s changed under the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 and what conveyancers need to know.

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October 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📣 Are you a Child Welfare Reporter, or thinking about becoming one?

This webinar will guide you through the essential elements of the role - from updates on the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 to communicating with neurodiverse children.

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October 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Day 3 of #LawscotConf wrapped up with a forward-looking discussion on the future of the profession in our Getting Ready for the Next 10 Years panel.

We also heard from Pat Thom in a reflective conversation on the past, present and future of legal aid in Scotland.
October 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
💻 Day 2 of #LawscotConf brought members together online for another engaging afternoon.

🔹 Intergenerational Working panel explored how different generations are shaping the profession.

🔹 Scottish Law Commission breakout with Lady Paton & Rachel Rayner reflected on the past & looked to the future.
October 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Day 1 of #LawscotConf concluded with interactive breakout discussions on key issues across the profession.

🌍 Our 4 Jurisdictions panel brought together voices from Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland to explore challenges for in-house lawyers.

See you tomorrow for Day 2.
October 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
⚖️ Our Annual Conference is underway with over 1,300 members joining us across four days.

We started with an AI in Your Practice panel session, bringing together voices from private practice and in-house to share how they’re really using AI day-to-day.

Stay tuned for more updates from #LawscotConf
October 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📢 Our Annual Conference has only a few remaining places available - all for in-person attendance in Edinburgh on Day 4.

Days 1-3 and online attendance for Day 4 are now fully booked.

If you’d like to join us in Edinburgh, please book your free place below 👇
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October 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
💻 What can real cyber breaches teach us about protecting law firms?

Kerrie Machin from Mitigo Group will share insights from real breaches to help you strengthen your firm’s defences.

✅ Free for members

Book your place 👇
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September 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
📣 We’re excited to announce that Judge Victoria Pratt will deliver the closing keynote address, Why What We Do Matters, at this year’s Annual Conference.

Book your free place to attend online, or join us in-person at the EICC for the full conference experience 👇
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September 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🌾 How can farmers protect their property and assets while succession planning?

Join our expert speaker to learn more about the confirmed and expected changes to inheritance tax through the restrictions of APR and BPR.

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September 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🔍 Struggling to get your head around your AML obligations?

Our new course makes complex obligations easy to understand, with short, practical lessons you can put into practice straight away.

🎥 Watch Fraser Sinclair explain what will be covered 👇

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September 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
⚖️ Looking to deepen your understanding of how digital evidence can support legal outcomes?

This webinar will help you to:
🔹 Navigate the digital forensics process
🔹 Interpret key sources of evidence
🔹 Recognise challenges posed by AI and emerging tech

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September 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
⏳ Just over a month to go until our flagship Annual Conference.

Last year, colleagues from across the profession gathered at the EICC for a fantastic day of discussion, ideas, and networking.

Take a look back at some highlights 📸

Book your free place ⬇️
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September 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
✨ Change, Resilience, Innovation

Not just themes, but the reality of legal life in 2025.

Join us at our Annual Conference to hear from leading experts, explore key updates, and connect with the innovators shaping our sector.

Book your free place ⬇️
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August 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📣 Come along to our Annual Conference to hear from Guy Beringer CBE, KC

Guy will share insights on how ethical responsibility and public interest are the key to sustained profitability.

Capacity is limited so register now to secure your free place ⬇️
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August 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
📚 Preparing the next generation of solicitors

Our TCPD programme equips trainees with the skills needed for modern legal practice - from AI and legal tech to trauma-informed lawyering and plain English communication.

Find out more ⬇️
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August 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join our comprehensive five day course to achieve Law Society of Scotland certification and obtain the Data Protection (GDPR) Practitioner Certificate awarded by Qualifi 🏅

Find out more and book your place ⬇️
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August 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🧠 Understand the impact of unconscious bias in legal practice

Gain insight into how bias can influence decision-making, and explore practical strategies to promote fairness, inclusion and professional integrity in your day-to-day work.

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August 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Sharpen your commercial contracting skills ✍️

Enhance your legal drafting skills in this session tailored for Scottish solicitors. We’ll explore key aspects of commercial contracting, including drafting, negotiation, and enforceability under Scots law.

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July 31, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The panel feel legal tech training for trainees must go beyond tech skills - it needs to build confidence and mindset too. Being open, curious, and ready to engage senior colleagues is crucial. #LegalTechConf
June 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A great buzz at #LegalTechConf over the lunch break.

Delegates are making the most of the chance to connect, explore new tech, and recharge with a catered lunch and S Luca’s ice cream.

Looking forward to the afternoon sessions starting shortly.
June 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM