Leaving & Returning to the Legal Profession
 
Leaving & Returning to the Legal Profession
Have you ever considered a career break?

If you have then look no further as this webinar will give you guidance on the steps you should make before resigning.

Equally if you are considering re-entering the profession this webinar is a must for you.  It will assist you with what you need to do before returning.

Did you know around 300 Scottish solicitors leave the profession every year, because of a career change or due to family circumstances.  Whatever your reasons for leaving you need to consider how you could leave the door open should you ever wish to return as a practising solicitor.  This webinar will highlight how it is not as simple as turning up to work on Monday morning!

By viewing this webinar you will have a better understanding of:-
  • what you should do when considering leaving the profession
  • what is involved in returning to the profession e.g. restoration papers, affidavits, references and fees
  • completing your CPD
  • going through Disclosure
  • whether or not you can return to the role you once had
  • practising certificate renewal

This webinar is presented by James Ness, Deputy Registrar at The Law Society of Scotland, Morag Robb also from The Law Society of Scotland and David Ogilvy of Turcan Connell.

This is a recorded CPD Seminar, you are able to register then complete the seminar at a time and location to suit you. The seminar must be watched in its entirety and the questions answered at the end to complete your CPD.

Please note: All of our CPD is verifiable. However, for Trainees this seminar will count towards your 20 hours of non-authorised TCPD - it WILL NOT count towards the required 40 hours of authorised TCPD. For authorised TCPD, please click here.