As the Government reviews its strategy for legal aid in Scotland, delegates will discuss funding challenges and policy priorities for the sector as well as practical pointers for legal aid practitioners.

The 2016 Legal Aid Conference will consist of joint sessions for both criminal & civil legal aid practitioners as well a streamed sessions covering criminal & civil topics. Each session will focus on key issues and will provide an opportunity to hear from expert speakers, ask questions, share experiences and network with fellow solicitors.

The 2016 conference will be chaired by David Lee, former editor of The Scotsman Legal Pages.

This year’s topics range from the streamling of the Legal Aid system, Practical guide to Sheriff Appeals court to Children's Legal Aid. You can view the full programme by clicking on the Agenda tab above.

If you have an interest in Legal Aid, this conference is not to be missed.

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.