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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 1d

Are you up to date with the latest on undue influence in co-borrowing❓

The Waller-Edwards v One Savings Bank Plc ruling is set to reshape the Etridge principle. Hear direct insights from Antonia Halker, who represented the Bank throughout the case.

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Undue Influence in Co-Borrowing: Case Law Updates to the Etridge Principle

The Supreme Court’s landmark 2025 ruling in the Waller-Edwards v One Savings Bank Plc case will have important and lasting impacts on the Etridge principle. This one-hour webinar will deep dive into ...

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 3d

📢 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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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 4d

⏰ Last chance to book

With talent retention a key challenge across the legal sector, this webinar explores practical strategies to motivate, engage and retain your team and create a culture where people thrive.

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Talent Retention: Strategies for Building a Loyal and Engaged Workforce

This session will provide practical, actionable insights into retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market.

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ Last chance to book

Join Dr Corsino San Miguel for a deep dive into the risks of utilising AI and the essential safeguards you must implement to retain your firm’s strategic knowledge.

✅ Attendance fulfils the 1hr risk-management CPD requirement.

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Risk Management: Protecting Your Intellectual Property when Using AI

Join us for a deep dive into the risks that come with utilising AI, as well as the necessary safeguards that you must implement to retain your strategic knowledge.

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 9d

⏰ Last chance to join us for our AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference 2025.

Gain practical updates on capacity, guardianship, dementia and elder client issues from expert speakers across two half-day sessions.

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AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference 2025

Join us online this October for our annual AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference. Taking place over the course of two mornings the conference will bring together industry experts to explore insights shaping the progress of estate planning and executries.

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 14d

📅 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.

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 17d

🏡 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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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 17d

📣 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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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 18d

⚖️ The JAC is seeking 150 candidates for the role of Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal.

Thinking about applying? Join expert trainer Manjula Bray for practical tips to strengthen your application.

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Applying for Judicial Appointments

Competency-based application and interview training for judicial, quasi-judicial and public appointments.

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Law Society of Scotland @lawscot.bsky.social · 21d

That’s a wrap on this year's #LawscotConf! Judge Victoria Pratt shared powerful stories from her experiences in the courtroom, followed by closing words from President Patricia Thom. Huge thanks to all our speakers, exhibitors and delegates for making the past four days such a success.

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Law Society of Scotland @lawscot.bsky.social · 21d

This afternoon at #LawscotConf, Karl McAree from our cyber-risk partners Mitigo shared expert advice on strengthening cyber resilience, followed by Denovo’s Steven Hill bringing AI into action, showcasing innovation and technology in practice.

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Law Society of Scotland @lawscot.bsky.social · 21d

Insightful morning at #LawscotConf as we explored wellbeing and mental health in the profession, followed by a lively speed showcase and sessions on regulation and AML. A distinguished panel of experts then reflected on solicitors’ role in upholding the rule of law and public confidence.

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Law Society of Scotland @lawscot.bsky.social · 22d

A huge welcome to day 4 of #LawscotConf! Our chair Rona Dougall and chief executive Ben Kemp kicked things off, followed by keynote speaker Guy Beringer CBE KC, who explored how ethical responsibility underpins business success for law firms.

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 22d

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.

LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 23d

💻 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.

LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 24d

💼 Are you looking for fresh, practical strategies to retain your top legal talent?

Led by Nadine Stanton, this session offers practical, actionable insights into retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market.

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Talent Retention: Strategies for Building a Loyal and Engaged Workforce

This session will provide practical, actionable insights into retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market.

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 24d

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.

LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 24d

⚖️ 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

LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 25d

📢 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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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · 28d

⚖️ Are you ready for the latest Skilled Worker visa changes?

Join Ashley Fleming (Harper Macleod LLP) to find out what employers need to know now, and how to prepare for future changes.

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The Skilled Worker Visa Updates

The Home Secretary recently published the Statement of Changes (HC 997) which announced a number of updates to the Skilled Worker visa to be implemented by July 22nd. But what are the long-term impact...

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · Sep 29

🪙 Cryptocurrency is reshaping financial transactions, but it also brings new AML risks.

In this webinar, Jeff Thompson from the National Crime Agency will discuss the unique threat that cryptocurrency poses to the legal sector and how firms can respond.

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AML and Cryptocurrency: Risks and Best Practice

We will be joined by Jeff Thompson from the National Crime Agency, who will discuss the unique threat that cryptocurrency poses to the legal sector.

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · Sep 25

📢 Our Annual Conference is now at full capacity for online attendance across Days 1-3 and Day 4.

You can still join us in-person on Day 4 (Thursday 9 October) at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

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Annual Conference 2025

Register for Scotland’s premier legal conference. This year we'll have three days live online and a fourth day where you can attend in-person or online.

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · Sep 24

📚 Further your career and become a certified specialist in Data Protection.

Our 5-day certified course assumes no previous knowledge and will leave you with a practical understanding of key data protection issues.

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Data Protection Certification Course

Complete the course to become certified in data protection. Stand out from the crowd and be recognised by both the Law Society of Scotland and TQUK with this unique course.

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · Sep 24

💻 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

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LawscotCPD @lawscotcpd.bsky.social · Sep 19

Are you making the most of your supervisory role?

Join Annmarie Carvalho, former family lawyer and founder of TCC, for a three-part online course designed to help you build confidence and effectiveness.

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How to be an Effective Supervisor

These interactive sessions offer practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you become a more effective and confident supervisor.

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