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The Scottish Young Lawyers' Association is a non-profit organisation which represents, educates and entertains young lawyers in Scotland. Follow us for updates!

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This is a hybrid event with in-person attendance on a first come first service basis.

Register - https://t.co/BM6t2DKFv6

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So you want to be… a Lawyer in the Royal Air Force? – Thursday 18 May 2023 at 6pm ✅

Our speakers are:
1. Squadron Leader Stuart Agnew
- Current job: UK Space Command, Legal Advisor

2. Flight Lieutenant Siobhan Mason
- Current job: Regional Legal Office, Legal Advisor

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Register - https://t.co/Mj26Wb5qem

We look forward to seeing you at our AGM 2023!

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SYLA AGM - 31 May 2023 🗳️

Details
The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually (via Zoom). We are delighted to be holding the meeting at Burness Paull, Edinburgh. Refreshments and nibbles are kindly being provided by @BurnessPaullLLP.

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Application process
Members wishing to stand for election should apply by Monday 22 May 2023 to [email protected].

Further details on the application process can be found on our Eventbrite page (please see link below).

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Most trainee solicitors in Scotland have a good experience, but issues persist for some, according to a survey carried out by the Scottish Young Lawyers' Association.
https://t.co/07peUNRuO3

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They will talk about their journey to the Bar, experiences and will share their tips for those considering a career as an Advocate.

Chaired by Alan Moffat, Practice Manager, there will be an opportunity to ask the panel members questions.

Register - https://t.co/iDiQzA4qFO

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So you want to be… an Advocate? ✅

Have you ever wondered what life is like as an Advocate? How do you make that jump from life as a solicitor or trainee?

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In partnership with Ampersand Advocates, attendees will hear from Advocates at various stages: Fiona Drysdale, advocate and deputy Clerk of Faculty, Katharine Muir advocate, @ScottClairAdv, Paul Reid advocate and First Standing Junior to the Scottish Government.

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We are pleased to announce this years Criminal Law event on 26th April ✅

We will discuss the abolition of the Not Proven verdict and Legal Aid within the criminal sector.

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Tickets are available on our Eventbrite now!

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Link to Google Form - https://t.co/ipMEdiv8Th

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Connecting Trainees 💭

Connecting Trainees is back! We created this series in 2020 because so many trainees have found it difficult to network, and seek out support over the past few years.

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We hope to organise these informal sessions across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee.

If you are interested, please fill out the google form by Friday 14 April 2023 to allow us to set up WhatsApp groups to facilitate these events.

We hope to see you there! ✅