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Becoming a Member

The SYLA welcomes the full spectrum of Scotland’s young legal community: LLB and Diploma students, trainees, solicitors up to ten years qualified, and advocates up to ten years called. As a member, you’ll gain access to a packed calendar of CPD sessions, designed to keep you up to date on legal developments and confident in essential professional skills.

The SYLA believes that young lawyers deserve space to unwind, so it hosts a variety of social events throughout the year, helping you build friendships and a supportive network across the profession. Alongside this, the SYLA is committed to being a supportive voice for young lawyers in Scotland, representing your views and experiences.

Membership is free, and signing up is easy. Simply fill in your details to join the SYLA. As a member, you will receive weekly newsletters, featuring upcoming CPD opportunities, social events, and key updates for young lawyers.

Please complete the following form to become a member of the SYLA.

If you are a student, we would suggest signing up with a personal email address to ensure that you continue receiving updates from us after you finish your studies.

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Corporate Collaborators

The SYLA welcomes opportunities to collaborate and work with corporate organisations that would like to engage with young professionals in the Scottish legal sector.
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Speaker Invitation Platform

The SYLA welcomes experienced legal professionals and commercial experts to speak at its events, and ideas for events that are relevant to young lawyers.
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Sponsorship Opportunities

The SYLA works with sponsors across the legal and corporate world who are looking to engage with Scotland’s future legal profession.
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Please complete the following form to become a member of the SYLA.

If you are a student, we would suggest signing up with a personal email address to ensure that you continue receiving updates from us after you finish your studies.