The SYLA publishes blogs from members, collaborators and contributors on a range of subject matters relevant to the legal profession and about the individual experiences of young lawyers. On this page, you can view previous blog posts published by the SYLA.
If you would like to contribute to the SYLA blog, please contact the committee on mail@syla.co.uk. The SYLA welcomes blog posts on any area it considers relevant to its membership, including:
Amanjit Uppal, Trainee Solicitor at Anderson Strathern and Patricia Taylor, Commercial Litigation Associate at DLA Piper. Published: Journal of the Law Society of Scotland Bridging the gap f...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: CONNECTING COMMUNITIES WITH MAY SUMBWANYAMBEBY DUSA THE UNIONThursday 21 October –17:30 – 19:00 – DUSA The Unionhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-history-month-connecting...
The 2021 SYLA AGM will take place on Thursday 27 May at 6pm. During the AGM members will elect a new committee for the year 2021/22. Perhaps you’re wondering whether you should apply, what the benefit...
This time last year, rumours of a serious virus were circulating around the world. After a year of fluctuating rules and restrictions, which have seemingly reflected the optimism of individuals in soc...
by Patricia Taylor, Anna Hills and Euan Forbes 5 January 2021 – the day that marked the end of the festivities for another year, the day on which most law firms returned to work, and simultaneously, ...
By Patricia Taylor The results of our most recent member’s survey highlighted a demand for an event focussed on practising in house. In response to this feedback, on 15 December 2020, the SYLA ...
By George McLaughlin International Day of Persons with Disabilities took place on 3 December and it’s goal is to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. In light of this, ...
By Patricia Taylor On 5 November 2020, the Scottish Young Lawyers’ Association was delighted to deliver its contribution to the 19th annual Pro Bono Week: a webinar entitled ‘Pro Bono Oppo...
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