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CPD Events

The Royal Faculty's CPD education programme has long been highly regarded as providing excellent training and education at a reasonable price. We will continue to strive to ensure that our seminars remain topical and relevant to legal practitioners and would welcome feedback on any aspect of the education programme. If you have any comments you would like to share or suggested topics for future webinars and conferences please email us

Upcoming Events

  • TANQ Webinar - The recent UK government budget – implications for succession and estate planning   
    TANQ Webinar - The recent UK government budget – implications for succession and estate planning   
    Tue, 21 Jan
    Webinar
    21 Jan 2025, 13:00 – 14:00
    Webinar
    We will examine the impact of the Labour government’s autumn budget on succession and estate planning. There will be a particular focus on the changes to inheritance tax rules, including Agricultural and Business Property Relief and consideration of the changes to the inheritance tax treatment of pe
  • Private Client Half-day Conference 2025
    Private Client Half-day Conference 2025
    Tue, 04 Feb
    Glasgow
    04 Feb 2025, 09:30 – 13:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    The RFPG's annual Private Client Conference 2025
  • Family Conflict in AWI applications: lessons from recent cases
    Family Conflict in AWI applications: lessons from recent cases
    Thu, 06 Feb
    Glasgow
    06 Feb 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    Sheriff Brian Mohan will discuss how courts and practitioners approach such problems and avoid the pitfalls which they present.
  • DEVELOPMENTS in DAMAGES for PERSONAL INJURIES
    DEVELOPMENTS in DAMAGES for PERSONAL INJURIES
    Wed, 12 Feb
    Glasgow
    12 Feb 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    This up-date will keep busy practitioners in the loop.
  • So, You Want to Be an In-House Solicitor
    So, You Want to Be an In-House Solicitor
    Thu, 20 Feb
    Glasgow
    20 Feb 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    A seminar aimed at those considering a career as an In-House solicitor, as well as a discission of the Trials & Tribulations of In-House work, as discussed by experienced practitioners.
  • Contract Law Update
    Contract Law Update
    Tue, 25 Feb
    Glasgow
    25 Feb 2025, 12:00 – 14:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    This event will consider the most important developments in contract law in the last 12 months in areas including formation of contract, incorporation of terms, interpretation and third party rights.
  • Immigration and Asylum Chamber [IAC]
    Immigration and Asylum Chamber [IAC]
    Thu, 27 Feb
    Glasgow
    27 Feb 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    Judge Stuart Buchanan, of the First-tier Tribunal appointed to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber , discusses the work of the IAC
  • Learnings form the World Congress on Adult Support and Care in Buenos Aires
    Learnings form the World Congress on Adult Support and Care in Buenos Aires
    Wed, 05 Mar
    Glasgow
    05 Mar 2025, 17:30 – 19:30
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    “Need to know” developments for practitioners, particularly but not limited to AWI practitioners, arise from the 2024 World Congress on Adult Support and Care.
  •  Advocacy Skills Course March 2025 (14 hours CPD time)
     Advocacy Skills Course March 2025 (14 hours CPD time)
    Mon, 10 Mar
    Glasgow
    10 Mar 2025, 17:00 – 31 Mar 2025, 19:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    Improve your advocacy skills with the Royal Faculty's advocacy course - designed to provide an opportunity for young lawyers to gain experience in advocacy and prepare court lawyers for appearance in court.
  • Lessons from the Post Office Scandal
    Lessons from the Post Office Scandal
    Wed, 12 Mar
    Glasgow
    12 Mar 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    In this talk Richard Moorhead will consider the ways in which lawyer conduct has been front and centre in the Post Office Scandal in evidence and in final submissions to the Post Office Inquiry
  • Protecting Your Partnership: Understanding Cohabitant Rights and the Power of Agreements
    Protecting Your Partnership: Understanding Cohabitant Rights and the Power of Agreements
    Tue, 18 Mar
    Zoom Webinar
    18 Mar 2025, 13:00 – 14:00
    Zoom Webinar
    We will examine the current rights of cohabitees under the Family Law Scotland Act 2006 and how these rights effect individuals in practice
  • Complaints: an interactive session on risk
    Complaints: an interactive session on risk
    Tue, 18 Mar
    Faculty Hall
    18 Mar 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
    Faculty Hall, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    This risk management CPD session will provide real examples of tricky situations that you might encounter in complaints and provide an opportunity to discuss them with input from colleagues and the SLCC.
  • ASPIC Procedural Update and QOCs
    ASPIC Procedural Update and QOCs
    Thu, 20 Mar
    Glasgow
    20 Mar 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    We will look at how ASPIC operates with hints and tips on best practice for navigating your way through the timetable. We will also take a look at where the court is at with its views on QOCS.
  • A look at the recent changes to short-term let licensing in Scotland
    A look at the recent changes to short-term let licensing in Scotland
    Tue, 25 Mar
    Glasgow
    25 Mar 2025, 17:30 – 19:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    This event is aimed at Students, Trainees and NQs and will look at the recent changes to short-term let licensing in Scotland
  • The Objectable Quiz
    The Objectable Quiz
    Thu, 27 Mar
    Glasgow
    27 Mar 2025, 18:00 – 22:30
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    The return of the Royal Faculty's inter-firm quiz
  • Creativity in the Law Event 2025
    Creativity in the Law Event 2025
    Thu, 24 Apr
    Glasgow
    24 Apr 2025, 17:30 – 22:00
    Glasgow, 12 Nelson Mandela Pl, Glasgow G2 1BT, UK
    All are welcome to the Royal Faculty for an exhibition, concert and evening of good company to celebrate the creative talents of Scotland's Lawyers. Raising money for a worthwhile cause.
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