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Welcome to our August newsletter!

The end of summer brings a new start for many. Schools are back, university semesters have begun, and the buzz and bustle of the holiday season is winding down.
 
At Diversity+, we are ready to start the new season with fresh consultation clients, upcoming events, and new CPD course opportunities.
We have so much to share with you this month that we are jumping straight into it. Read on for job opportunities, free events, and announcements!

What’s new at Diversity+?

New CPD course: Introduction to Unconscious Bias

Just in time for the beginning of the Scottish legal year, we are bringing you a brand new CPD course in collaboration with The Law Society of Scotland. Learn how unconscious bias unfolds within the legal sector, and importantly, what can be done about it in practice. Accounting for 3.5 hours of certified CPD, together we will unpack the characteristics and patterns that reveal how bias can influence decision-making, workplace culture, and career progression in legal environments.
 
Introduction to Unconscious Bias
Monday 8th September
9:30AM - 1:30PM
Online

Learn more & register

In case you missed it: EDI Certification Course

Speaking of CPD, we are running our EDI Certification Course for the third time with The Law Society of Scotland. Aimed at those in decision-making, leadership, or management positions, this course qualifies for 20 hours of CPD and will be delivered by Naeema Yaqoob Sajid (Diversity +), industry experts, and those with lived experience.
 
Over the course of two days, we will cover topics such as the moral, legal and business imperatives to driving progress and action in the EDI field, effective strategies for embedding EDI into your organisation, and knowledge and comprehension of emotional and cultural intelligence to improve talent retention, innovation and business development.

Learn more & register

Diversity+ Law Academy is off to a great start

The Diversity+ Law Academy has officially begun, onboarding a cohort of 13 students for the 2025/26 year. We already have an excellent lineup of events and workshops, and the students have started their first assignment by submitting thoughtful pieces on National Inclusion Week. We will share their personal thoughts and insights in our refreshed eBook, which will be first available at our upcoming free event: National Inclusion Week 2025 - Now is the time.
 
To launch this academy year, we are hosting an invite-only event for students to network with our sponsors and collaborators. One of our sponsors, Drummond Miller, recently released this press release, proudly displaying their involvement in this project.
 
If you would like to support the academy and join the launch event, please get in touch with us at hello@diversityplus.info, or you can learn more about the academy on our website.

Learn about the Diversity+ Law Academy

Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month

This year, we had the privilege to be part of two separate events in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM).
 
First, Naeema presented a talk at Morton Fraser MacRoberts, sharing her insights and reflections on SAHM and inclusion in the legal sector. Morton Fraser MacRoberts hosted several planned SAHM events and are an inspiration to other firms looking to improve their EDI efforts. Read more about the event on Morton Fraser MacRoberts LinkedIn post.
 
Then, we hosted our own SAHM event in collaboration with The Law Society of Scotland and Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association (SEMLA). The event began with a warm welcoming speech for our newly appointed chief executive Ben Kemp, setting a tone of leading from the top with visible allyship. Then we heard insightful and, at times, emotional contributions from a diverse panel of speakers and a closing note of thanks from Rupa Mooker. Read more about the event in our LinkedIn post.

Seeking Opportunities

This is the section of our newsletter where we feature individuals who are looking for their next career move, traineeship, or work experience. If you would like to be featured, please get in touch: hello@diversityplus.info

Katie Saker
 
I’m Katie, 29, from Edinburgh. I have 11 years of experience in financial services, with the past 5 years specialising in risk, compliance, and stakeholder management. As someone who is hard of hearing, I’ve developed strong resilience, adaptability, and communication skills, which I bring to every role. I’m now looking for new opportunities as a Risk or Business Analyst, where I can apply my expertise to deliver meaningful impact.
 
Outside of work, I enjoy running, dog walking, and volunteering in my local community. I’m also a dedicated charity activist, with 5 years’ experience leading a corporate charity committee. I’m passionate about helping those in need and thrive on challenging myself through fundraising initiatives that make a positive difference.
 
If you have an opportunity to offer Katie, please reach out to us at admin@diversityplus.info

Vacancies

Trainee 2025
Digby Brown - Glasgow
 
If you are looking for a traineeship starting this September, Digby Brown in Glasgow are currently recruiting. The successful candidate will join their Serious Injuries team, helping people with serious ailments such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or loss of limbs.
 
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to David Hendrie, by e-mail at recruit@digbybrown.co.uk

Learn more

Paralegal - Housebuilders
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
 
Morton Fraser MacRoberts are recruiting for an experienced paralegal to join their Housebuilders team in their Glasgow office. Key tasks in this role include concluding missives for plot sales and part exchange transactions, handling settlements, and issuing dispositions, shared equity agreements, and other documents relating to new build plot conveyancing.

Learn more and apply

Trainees 2026
TC Young
 
TC Young are looking to onboard a new trainee, starting in September 2026. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, good research skills, and an ability to work towards business deadlines.
 
The closing date for applications is 31st August 2025.

Learn more and apply

Trainee 2025/26
Dallas MacMillan
 
Also recruiting new trainees is Dallas MacMillan, who are welcoming applications for immediate starts in 2025, and for those beginning in 2026. Applicants must hold an LLB and Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from a Scottish University, and can focus on one area of law or work across different departments.
 
Applications should be sent to DavidHutchison@dallasmcmillan.co.uk

Learn more and apply

Residential Conveyancer – Solicitor or Paralegal
Neilsons
 
Neilsons are recruiting for an experienced conveyancer to join their Edinburgh office (Corstorphine Road) on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will have extensive conveyancing experience, excellent organisational skills, and excellent customer and communication skills.
 
To apply, please submit your current CV and covering letter by email to Dave Marshall, Partner, at davemarshall@neilsons.co.uk

Learn more and apply

Legal Administrator
Kennedy’s
 
Kennedy’s are seeking a legal administrator to join their Glasgow office. The ideal candidate will hold experience in professional services or partnership, and a good level of IT literacy. The role will involve accurate filing, photocopying, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality and security at all times.

Learn more and apply

Events & Projects

National Inclusion Week 2025: Now is the time
Monday 15th September
1:00 - 1:30pm
Online
 
Join our free lunchtime event celebrating National Inclusion Week and this year’s theme: Now Is The Time — a call-to-action for workplaces to prioritise sustainable inclusion, and continue to move forward with EDI efforts, in light of tightened budgets and recent backlash. 
 
Held by Naeema, our event will focus on what this theme means in terms of the Scottish legal profession. What can we do in our industry to drive change now, counter divisive thoughts, and prioritise sustainable inclusion? 
 
Attendees will also be the first to receive our free National Inclusion Week eBook, updated for 2025 with first-hand stories and input from our newest cohort of the Diversity+ Law Academy.

Register for free now

Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Legal Profession
Wednesday 1st October
6:00 - 8:00PM
Online & in-person
Location TBC
 
Save the date! The Scottish Young Lawyers’ Association (SYLA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Scotland’s junior legal professionals, from law students through to those with up to ten years of post-qualification experience.
 
We are delighted to announce that Naeema Yaqoob Sajid of Diversity+ will join the panel at SYLA's Mental Health & Wellbeing event. This event aims to create a safe and open space to discuss the mental health challenges facing legal professionals at all stages of their careers, raising awareness around key issues such as burnout, stigma, and intersectionality, while sharing practical strategies for fostering resilience, inclusion, and psychological safety across the profession.
 
Registration and location details will be announced shortly.

Women in Leadership: Self Image and Positive Self Talk
Thursday 23rd October
Time TBC
Offices of Brodies LLP, Glasgow
 
This event is being held in collaboration between Look Up and Beyond and Glasgow Girls Collective, and features speakers who will discuss their journey with self-image and how positive self-talk features in their life, as well as a mini workshop with small exercises and strategies to take away and practice.
The keynote speech from Look Up and Beyond will discuss self-image, what this means to you, how its developed through the years, and how have role models played into this. We will also hear from additional speakers Alice Thompson (founder of social bite, psychology insight – growth mindset, very personable), Karen Leigh (mindset and NLP coaching), and Melanie Woods.
Tickets are £10 and include light snacks.
More details and registration will be announced via our email list - sign up now.
 
Registration and location details will be announced shortly.

As always, details of all our upcoming events can be found on our events page.

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