Accredited Paralegal

Providing a defined professional status and career path, as well as services, for paralegals through the Law Society of Scotland @lawscot

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📣 Calling all paralegals! We have a new general accreditation for those with broad or niche expertise beyond our existing specialist areas.

🎯 If you have 2+ years’ experience and meet our core competencies, you can receive recognition for your work alongside access to key professional resources.

Find out more about the new accreditation 👉 https://t.co/kG8rDr0HDB

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17 May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - a day where we join those across the globe raising awareness of the discrimination still faced by many LGBTQ+ people and continue to champion and celebrate an inclusive profession and society for all. #IDAHOBIT

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🚀 Ready to take the next step in your paralegal career?

Join the 2026 cohort for our Paralegal Practice CertHE course, developed in partnership with Robert Gordon University 🎓

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/bnCNly77FU

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👋 It was lovely to see so many of you at the Scottish Paralegal Association conference in Glasgow today.

Thank you to the SPA for having us and to everyone who stopped by to discuss our Paralegal Practice course, and the various exciting projects that are in the pipeline.

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If you have any questions about your membership please get in touch at [email protected]

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📣 Final chance to renew your membership

Thank you to all our paralegals who have renewed their Accredited Paralegal membership for the 2025/2026 practice year.

⏳If you are yet to renew time is running out! Please arrange payment by 31 March 2025 to retain your membership.

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Victims and survivors of abuse often have to contact 30-50 solicitors to seek help.

More and more women are contacting @SWRC_ because they cannot access legal aid. Help us protect this essential service by signing our pledge: https://t.co/hseGgtdTxo
#LegalAidMatters

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📣Calling all supervising Solicitors!

We are currently looking for solicitor to join the Accredited Paralegal Committee.

Hear from our CEO, Diane McGiffen, on the benefits of becoming a committee member 👇

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How can you shape the legal profession?

Our committees are on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers who bring fresh perspectives and specialised knowledge to help drive our initiatives in practice, regulation, policy, and governance.

Whether you're a solicitor, an academic, passionate about law, or if you’re simply seeking a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Your unique insights and expertise can make a significant impact on our work and the broader legal community.

⏰ Don’t miss out! Apply by 4 March.

Volunteer with us today and help us champion the rule of law!
Find out more and apply now👉https://t.co/0ebK6bGHzp

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📩If you have any questions about your membership please get in touch at [email protected]

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👏Thank you to all our paralegals who have renewed their Accredited Paralegal membership for the 2025/26 practice year.

If you are yet to renew there is still time! Please arrange payment of your membership fee and submit your 10 hours of CPD as soon as possible.

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📢 Accredited Paralegals it is #renewal time!

You have until next Friday, 31 January, to submit your 10 hours of CPD.

📩 If you have any questions, drop us an email at [email protected]

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Nikki's journey to becoming a paralegal is truly inspiring!
Read more about how she got there on our website ⬇️

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Nikki Scott's journey proves it's never too late to pursue your dreams. At 50, she transitioned from being a stay-at-home mum to a successful paralegal, winning the Paralegal of the Year award at the Scottish Legal Awards in 2024. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of following your passion, no matter your age.

Read about the incredible journey here ➡️ https://t.co/vV0QMlyLMs

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Everybody who needs legal aid should have access to it.

But this isn't the reality in Scotland. Firms are struggling to provide support, impacting thousands of people.

We need change. Support our campaign and sign the pledge:https://t.co/ewA4JyGmcT

#LegalAidMatters

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Our office will be closed from 5pm on 23 December to 9am on 3 January 2025 for the festive season 🎄 ❄️ 🎁

Merry Christmas and happy Chanukah to all those celebrating, and thank you for all your support in 2024.
Contact us ➡️ https://t.co/w8m7p8p2nQ

📷: Dean Village, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Are you looking to take on something new in 2025? 👀

The deadline to apply for our Paralegal Practice course with @RobertGordonUni is fast approaching as all applications must be submitted by 3 January.

Join the next cohort and progress your paralegal career ⬇️

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📢 Applications close on 3 January for our Paralegal Practice course created in partnership with RGU.

Want to learn more?

In this special edition of Shaping Your Success, Ally Thomson, Director of Hey Legal, hosts a roundtable discussion diving into the course in more detail and highlighting the benefits to both paralegals and their employer.

📝 Apply now: https://t.co/5RecEkbyM9

🎥 Watch the full video: https://t.co/uTzb0mNqEb

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(2/2) And a warm welcome to our newest members:

Kirsty Agnew
Simone Callaghan
Kerry Gooster
Sophie McIntosh
Siobhan Nicholson
Lesley Thomson
Rebecca Mackie
Kimberley Rennie
Angela Breen
Helen Gibb
Maureen Makeham
Caitlin Muir

Well done all 🥳

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(1/2) 👏As we come to the end of the year we would like to say a huge congratulations to all of the paralegals that gained accreditation in 2024. The standard of applications has been fantastic!🎇

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📣 Calling all paralegals working in banking and finance!

You can now become an Accredited Paralegal as we've added our 15th practice area to our accreditation programme. 📈 Demonstrate your experience, knowledge and meet the required competencies 👉 https://t.co/f1R1WvHQuG

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Today, we're launching our #LegalAidMatters campaign.

Legal aid is a crucial part of our society and key to providing equal access to justice for all.

You never know when you might need legal aid. We must protect it before it's no longer an option.

Join the conversation: https://t.co/LHS0rA1FwV

#LegalAidMatters #LawSocietyScotland #EqualAccess #SupportLegalAid

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Looking to develop your paralegal career? 📈

Enrol in our Paralegal Practice course, created in partnership with RGU, to cover essential topics like the rules, regulations, and ethics of paralegal practice, as well as the overall structure of the legal system.

Don't miss out—applications close on 3 January 2025 ✍️
https://t.co/Pmtp6KIlXX