Our CPD programme
The WS' conference programme for 2013 includes its "must attend" annual updates in the areas of Crofting and Agricultural Law together with a number of carefully selected conferences based on topical professional and business issues. Topics and speakers will be announced approximately 6 -8 weeks before the conference and details will be posted on this page. In the meantime, if you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email your details to education@wssociety.co.uk
WS/ALA Agriculture
WS/ALA
Agriculture Law Conference
Friday 7 June 2013
9:00 am - 4.00 pm
Signet Library
We are delighted to announce that the 16th Agricultural Law Association and WS joint conference will be once again chaired by Jon Robertson of Turcan Connell. This conference is open to both members and non-members of the WS Society and the Agricultural Law Association. Members are encouraged to bring guests and the charge is the same for guests and members.
Materials will be provided on registration.
If you wish to attend please click here, print the form and return it to Jon Robertson, Turcan Connell, with your cheque for the appropriate amount made out to The Agricultural Law Association. Confirmation will be sent to you following receipt of your cheque.
Delegate rates:
£180 + VAT for both members and non-members
Booking conditions apply.
For more information please contact Amy Alexander aalexander@wssociety.co.uk
WS Land Registration Conference 2013
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
The Signet Library, Edinburgh
9.00 am 4.30 pm
CPD: 5.5 hours (Law Society of Scotland)
Do not miss the definitive guide to the Land Registration Act 2012 a must all for property lawyers and professionals.
Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism will open the event with a keynote address. The comprehensive programme offers high quality, practical training for solicitors and property professionals. All essential aspects of the legislation will be addressed, and the programme reaches further to cover the business implications of the reform.
As Chair, Professor Stewart Brymer brings together expert speakers from across Scotland, including:
Professor George Gretton
Professor Kenneth Reid
Ann Stewart WS, Shepherd + Wedderburn
Professor Robert Rennie
Professor Roddy Paisley
A team of speakers from the Registers of Scotland
Individual sessions will cover:
Background to the reform
Changes in conveyancing practice
Advance notices protection for purchasers
Rectification of inaccuracies in the Land Register
Indemnity structures
Electronic documents
Digital certification
Make sure your organisation is represented by reserving a place now.
For more information please contact aalexander@wssociety.co.uk
WS Conference delegate rates:
WS member: £140 + VAT
Non-member: £175 + VAT
Trainee/student: £70 + VAT
The conference is supported by First Title Insurance and Millar & Bryce.
Dates for your diary
12 September 2013
WS Commercial Litigation Conference
20 September 2013
WS/CLG Crofting Conference
8 October 2013
WS Employment Law Conference
29 October 2013
Land Registration Conference