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Representing, educating and entertaining… We represent all lawyers in Scotland up to the level of 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. More info about the SYLA.

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Book now for the conference for young lawyers.
Always memorable for its great mix of quality seminars & lively social events and the opportunity it provides to meet other young lawyers. And it’s reasonably priced to boot! Especially suitable for trainees and NQs. More info

The SYLA met with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice Kenny McAskill on the 20th March and submitted their response to the Proposals for Summary Criminal Legal Assistance. The response was based on information collected from members through various surveys and debates on the subject. Please click here to view the response. The Cabinet Secretary was eager to discuss the broader areas affecting Young Lawyers and the SYLA hope to maintain this link with the Scottish Government given the level of change in the profession at present. If you would like to find out how you can get involved email representing@syla.co.uk

Calling all James McFaddens! The SYLA are delighted to announce the launch of their football team sponsored by Thorley Stephenson SSC! St Andrews day this year will see the first of what is to become many tournaments hosted by the SYLA football team. If you would like to play for the SYLA team or find out more, please email football@syla.co.uk.

SYLA Alumni Night 5th June 2008, 7pm at ARTA , Merchant City, Glasgow
Were you an SYLA President or Committee member or are you interested in finding out more about SYLA? Do you remember how things used to be back in the day? The SYLA are hosting an evening of entertainment, music and nibbles at ARTA in Glasgow for past, present and future members. We would love to see as many as possible of you who were involved in making SYLA what it is today! For more information or to book your place on the guest list please contact Patricia Kerr at entertaining@syla.co.uk or view the flyer

Civil Reforms
The SYLA have submitted their response in relation to Lord Gill’s Review of Civil Court Procedures. Please click here to view the response.

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