The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually (via Zoom). The meeting will be at Burness Paull, Edinburgh (Exchange Plaza, 50 Lothian Road, EH3 9WJ).

All SYLA members are welcome to attend. Registration of in-person attendance and virtual attendance will close at 4pm on Friday 26 May 2023.

The president will provide an update for the SYLA year 2022-2023, followed by the treasurer, who will provide a summary of the accounts.

During the AGM, members will elect a new committee for 2023-2024. The SYLA welcomes members from all areas of Scotland, from any background and at any level (from student to 10 years’ PQE, and advocates of up to five years’ standing).

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who want to facilitate change and help others. The committee meets for two in-person planning meetings (usually on a Saturday in July and January), and monthly meetings also take place (between September and May) in-person and virtually.

Members wishing to stand for election should apply by Monday 22 May 2023 to mail@syla.co.uk. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed. Applications are by way of a video, along with a completed nomination form (this should be requested by emailing mail@syla.co.uk).

Candidates may stand for any of the following positions:

• Non-executive committee member (7 positions available)
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Vice President
• President (candidates must have completed a full year on the committee to be eligible)

Those applying for non-executive positions should submit a video of no longer than 45 seconds. For those applying for all other positions, please submit a video of no longer than 60 seconds. Applications should include the following information:

• Name
• Stage of career
• Firm or organisation (where applicable)
• Location
• Position you wish to apply for
• Why you wish to join the SYLA committee
• What you will bring to the SYLA

The videos will be shown during the AGM and thereafter voting shall commence (using SurveyMonkey).

Register here