Patricia Taylor

Commercial Litigation Solicitor @dwf_law. Committee Member of @oSYLAo and @LawscotCharity. Mentor with @Lawscot.

[Patricia Taylor @_patriciataylor]

I left school with grades way below even the minimum needed to get into law school. I scraped my way in (I think on a quota). I felt I could never legitimately compete. I graduated top of my class. In 6 weeks I will qualify as a solicitor with a global law firm. #NoWrongPath

[Patricia Taylor @_patriciataylor]

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: https://t.co/CQYmdmaDbE

[Rebecca Samaras @RebeccaSamaras]

@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! @UoEProBono1 @UoELawSchool @Lawscot #wedoprobono #accesstojustice #clinical #legal #education #RuleOfLaw

[Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law @Edin_Women_Law]

https://t.co/HsvSqH5LSo 1 week tomorrow! @EdinburghUni Rector @DKAYEMBE 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.

[Patricia Taylor @_patriciataylor]

Delighted to have completed the @thekiltwalk on Sunday, in aid of @LawscotCharity. Any further donations would be gratefully received. Thank you! https://t.co/wUoFWMqKTw

[Patricia Taylor @_patriciataylor]

“I have long spoken about my situation. It’s important that people appreciate that coming from a non-traditional background, from a low socio-economic starting position, that you can reach the top of your profession and you can, having reached there, make a difference.”

[Patricia Taylor @_patriciataylor]

Making good use of my first commute in a while by reading this article by @LawSocPresident, ‘The Law Society president on promoting diversity in an elite profession’. An inspiring start to the day. https://t.co/641ZX1QiwK

[Sophie Cooper @Soph_H_Cooper]

I’m delighted to graduate from the University of Edinburgh with a First Class Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LL.B Hons)!

Join me and take part in the @LawscotCharity #LawScotGraduates campaign! If possible, please donate: https://t.co/mhvC7XWOfF 🌟

#socialmobility

[Lawscot Foundation @LawscotCharity]

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: https://t.co/toFHXaoTQV

[Peter Nicholson @jlsed]

SYLA annual meeting elects new committee https://t.co/X2fbEx0Pfw

[Emma Boffey @EmmaBoffey]

Really enjoyed attending the (virtual) @oSYLAo 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

[Usman Tariq KC @UsmanTariq]

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

[Lawscot Foundation @LawscotCharity]

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 👉https://t.co/Li9ruzrrN1

[P. Norris @pnauthor]

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

[Patricia Taylor @_patriciataylor]

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.

[New lawyers @NewlawyersLSS]

The @oSYLAo have launched a new series of events called 'coffee with the committee' ☕️ Members can chat through key issues together with a committee member. First up is about NQ Applications on Tues 30 March - find out more and sign up here: https://t.co/3WHGZllzSN

[Malcolm Combe (also with bluer skies, same handle) @MalcolmCombe]

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?

[Patricia Taylor @_patriciataylor]

@seonaid90 @LaurenABowie @activistlawyer2 @_cherylliddell @princess_missy_ Thanks @seonaid90 - please find some tips for the students attached. I think this is a great chain to start, so I’m going to pass it on to @Ryan_McCuaig! Happy Friday everyone!

[Drew McCusker @mccusker_drew]

♀️🎗️🌳
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

[Patricia Taylor @_patriciataylor]

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. @GovanHighSchool #ChooseToChallenge

[Patricia Taylor @_patriciataylor]

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: https://t.co/5GQLu0GMDz

[SYLA @oSYLAo]

So you want to be... Dual Qualified (UK and beyond)? 🌎

Our panel will discuss the various motivations behind, and process of, becoming dual qualified.

Our panel:
- Rebecca Walker @LedChalmers
- Catriona Jardine @slaughterandmay - Paul Iannetta @BurnessPaullLLP
- Rob Marrs