The SYLA is a non profit-making organisation that exists to represent, educate and entertain young Scottish lawyers and has been doing so since 1974.
"Young lawyers" means LLB students, Diploma students, trainees and qualified lawyers up to 10 years qualified.
We also hold a whole range of CPD events each year to keep our members educated on legal
developments and on management skills.
We believe that young lawyers work hard so they should play hard too so we organise a variety of social events to entertain our members.
We also are keen to be a voice for young solicitors in Scotland, and represent their views.
If you have any ideas for events or representation issues, please contact the SYLA Committee.
Some common questions about SYLA...
Q: What is the SYLA's main purpose?
A:We are here to represent, educate and entertain Scottish young lawyers. This breaks down into
the following aims, which are stated in the Constitution of the SYLA:
- to organise conferences, seminars and study groups;
- to represent the interests of members in all matters relating to the teaching and practice of law;
- to represent the views of members;
- to establish and maintain relations with other associations/ bodies of young lawyers anywhere in the world;
-to publish or co-operate in the publishing of books, articles, papers, pamphlets and styles relating to the substance and practice of the law of Scotland; and
- to provide opportunities for social contact between young lawyers both in Scotland and elsewhere.
Q: Is the SYLA part of the Law Society of Scotland?
A: NO! Although we work with the Law Society where this benefits young lawyers we're independent of it so that we can represent your views effectively. This means that your concerns can be put forward collectively and on a no-names basis. It is important, therefore, that you let us know when you have any concerns so that we can take them forward on your behalf.
Q: What have the SYLA achieved in its representing role?
A:Our achievements include:
- spreading the word to encourage as many young lawyers as possible to complete the Law Society's Education and Training Consultation, including organising an event for this purpose. Also inputting into this Consultation;
- improved links with other organisations such as the Education and Training Department of the Law Society of Scotland and the In-house Lawyers Group;
- representation which led to an increase in trainee salary recommended rates;
- a consultation on information required by trainees about the PCC;
- campaign against trainee redundancies
Q: How can I become an SYLA member?
A:It's free! Please click here to join now.
Click here to see the SYLA Constitution.
"Young lawyers" means LLB students, Diploma students, trainees and qualified lawyers up to 10 years qualified.
We also hold a whole range of CPD events each year to keep our members educated on legal
developments and on management skills.
We believe that young lawyers work hard so they should play hard too so we organise a variety of social events to entertain our members.
We also are keen to be a voice for young solicitors in Scotland, and represent their views.
If you have any ideas for events or representation issues, please contact the SYLA Committee.
Some common questions about SYLA...
Q: What is the SYLA's main purpose?
A:We are here to represent, educate and entertain Scottish young lawyers. This breaks down into
the following aims, which are stated in the Constitution of the SYLA:
- to organise conferences, seminars and study groups;
- to represent the interests of members in all matters relating to the teaching and practice of law;
- to represent the views of members;
- to establish and maintain relations with other associations/ bodies of young lawyers anywhere in the world;
-to publish or co-operate in the publishing of books, articles, papers, pamphlets and styles relating to the substance and practice of the law of Scotland; and
- to provide opportunities for social contact between young lawyers both in Scotland and elsewhere.
Q: Is the SYLA part of the Law Society of Scotland?
A: NO! Although we work with the Law Society where this benefits young lawyers we're independent of it so that we can represent your views effectively. This means that your concerns can be put forward collectively and on a no-names basis. It is important, therefore, that you let us know when you have any concerns so that we can take them forward on your behalf.
Q: What have the SYLA achieved in its representing role?
A:Our achievements include:
- spreading the word to encourage as many young lawyers as possible to complete the Law Society's Education and Training Consultation, including organising an event for this purpose. Also inputting into this Consultation;
- improved links with other organisations such as the Education and Training Department of the Law Society of Scotland and the In-house Lawyers Group;
- representation which led to an increase in trainee salary recommended rates;
- a consultation on information required by trainees about the PCC;
- campaign against trainee redundancies
Q: How can I become an SYLA member?
A:It's free! Please click here to join now.
Click here to see the SYLA Constitution.