Shattering the glass ceiling once again as she becomes a dual qualified Sol Ad! Congratulations Naomi Pryde. I'd also like to extend the warmest of welcomes to the newest addition to our Commercial Litigation team (baby barrister/junior counsel below)!

Our 2021 Dual Qualified (UK and Beyond) event is now live. Our panellists are qualified in Scotland, England and Wales, New Zealand, and the State of New York, respectively. Tickets can be found here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/so-you-want-…

Pleased to have chaired the DWF Law IWD x 5 Star Futures event, accompanied by a panel of inspiring women. We presented to our partnership schools on the importance of IWD, the meaning of unconscious bias, role models and building confidence. Govan High School #ChooseToChallenge

♀️🎗️🌳 Men need to make better brothers, sons and fathers out of each other. I'm so sorry that women feel in danger because of men. My male friends and I are part of the conversation and we hope to be part of the solution. #EnoughisEnougth #ReclaimTheStreets

Random pandemic property law thought of the day - see all the real burdens in Scottish title deeds that forbid people from conducting a business or a profession from their home, they've all gone out the window, haven't they?

Dickens, C. 'Great Expectations' ([1860] 2008, p.66)

There are still some spaces left for tomorrow’s session. Please do share the sign up link with any prospective NQs who may find this beneficial.

We have a number of vacancies on our Fundraising Committee. If you are interested in joining the Lawscot Foundation in our mission to tackle social mobility within the legal profession apply here. Applications close 23 April 👉lawscotfoundation.org.uk/news/committee…

Calling on all ethnic minority law students and lawyers in Scotland - use your voice to change our profession. I am part of the Law Society Scotland’s Racial Inclusion Group. Tell us about your experiences in this important survey and help us make the profession more inclusive.

Really enjoyed attending the (virtual) SYLA AGM this evening - well done to the outgoing committee for navigating what must be one of the most challenging years in SYLA's history. Congratulations to the new committee - hope you love the experience as much as I did! #ScotsLaw

SYLA annual meeting elects new committee bit.ly/34nf6XR

This thread has been updated with new traineeship opportunities since originally posted and I’ll continue to add where I come across new postings!

To help us celebrate our #LawscotGraduates, we'd love you to get involved by: 📸 sharing your own graduation photos & memories ✏️nominating others to do the same 💰 donating to the Foundation to help us fund the law graduates of tomorrow! Find out more: bit.ly/2T7lkJu

law.ed.ac.uk/news-events/ev… 1 week tomorrow! The University of Edinburgh Rector Dr. Debora Kayembe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Speaks at the first of our Reflections talks: challenges of equality and diversity in the legal profession. Debora will be joined by student panellists from our Women in Law Society, and BlackED Movement.

Delighted to have completed the Kiltwalk on Sunday, in aid of Lawscot Foundation. Any further donations would be gratefully received. Thank you! fundraising.thekiltwalk.co.uk/fundraising/Sc…

@FLACedinburgh are looking for solicitors to volunteer at our law clinic. If you can help and want to support our law students and access to justice, please get in touch! University of Edinburgh Pro Bono Society Edinburgh Law School Law Society Scotland #wedoprobono #accesstojustice #clinical #legal #education #RuleOfLaw

The Law Scot Foundation's annual 'pass the parcel' campaign has now launched! The Law Scot Foundation supports academically talented students from less-advantaged backgrounds through their legal education. Follow the link to donate and pass the parcel: lawscotfoundation.org.uk/news/lawscot-f…