Host of events for young lawyers this month

So you want to be an IP/IT Lawyer? – Tuesday 9 October 2018, Burness Paull LLP, Glasgow

Aimed at students, trainees and qualified solicitors this event aims to give an insight into the day to day lives of an IP/IT solicitor from a contentious and non-contentious perspective. We will hear from Colin Hulme, a partner with Burness Paull, who leads the firm’s IP practice and Yvonne Dunn, a partner with Pinsent Masons who leads her firm’s financial services technology practice. This will take place at Burness Paull LLP, 120 Bothwell Street, Glasgow with registration from 5.30pm with speakers commencing at 6.00pm and will be followed by networking and drinks at 7pm. Make sure you sign up here now!

SYLA events with Hobbs – Tuesday 9 October 2018, Hobbs, George Street, Edinburgh

SYLA is delighted to announce our exciting new partnership for 2018 with Hobbs! To launch this new partnership, Hobbs have kindly invited SYLA members to exclusive evenings with nibbles, fizz and a styling presentation on Tuesday 9 October 2018 at 6pm in Edinburgh. At these exclusive events Hobbs will be offering 15% off all purchases made on the evening. Spaces are limited so reserve your place now here.

More than just a lawyer? Savings and Investments – Wednesday 17 October 2018, Brewin Dolphin, Edinburgh

If you want to gain a better understanding of how to make your money work harder then look no further. Join Brewin Dolphin’s expert panel for an interactive talk on savings, stock markets and planning for the future on Wednesday 17 October from 6pm at their Edinburgh office. After the talk there will be networking with drinks, along with the opportunity to ask our speakers any further questions you might have. This event is likely to book up fast and spaces are limited. Please sign up now here to avoid disappointment!

So you want to be an Employment Lawyer? – Thursday 18 October 2018, Glasgow

SYLA is delighted to partner with Ellis Whittam for So you want to be an employment lawyer?. This event will give you varying insights into the life of an employment lawyer and the challenges and opportunities you will face. The panel of speakers includes Employment Judge Frances Eccles, Musab Hemsi, Senior Employment Law Advisor at Ellis Whitam and Jen Wright, Associate at DWF. Our Keynote speaker has been an employment judge for 18 years and will offer an insight from the Bench. The event will take place on 18 October 2018, at Ellis Whittam Glasgow, 7th Floor, The Beacon, 176 St Vincent Street, Glasgow and registration will start from 5.30pm with networking and drinks to follow. Reserve your place here now.

Spotlight on Entrepreneurs - The story of Social Bite - Tuesday, 23 October 2018, Glasgow

Join SYLA and friends from 5.30pm on Tuesday 23 October for an event hosted by Trades Hall, Glasgow. We’ll hear from Josh Littlejohn, founder of ‘Social Bite’, who will explain the story behind the growth of this forward-thinking social enterprise, combining third sector principles with a 21st-century business model and his take on future strategy. Sign up here.

More than just a Lawyer? Your pathway towards a charity trustee role – Thursday 25 October 2018, Edinburgh

Increasingly in the legal profession solicitors need to be able to show that they can not only provide effective advice on any legal issue, but that they have relevant commercial awareness and transferable skills that make them a capable and trusted adviser. This event will focus on the opportunities presented by taking on a charity trustee role. Attendees will hear from Julie Hutchison LLB TEP WS and Founder of The Informed Trustee and from Scott Fyfe, solicitor at Anderson Strathern LLP who will set out the main duties and responsibilities of a trustee. Registration will be from 5:45pm at Anderson Strathern, 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh with speakers starting promptly at 6pm followed by some drinks and networking. A number of Edinburgh charities are looking for board members under the age of 35 right now, so this session could lead to more than you might imagine! Sign up here now.

The SYLA Committee look forward to welcoming you at an event soon.