Get your CPD year off to a great start at the Royal Faculty! As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to plan ahead, refresh your knowledge, and connect with peers across the profession. Whether you’re working towards annual CPD requirements or simply looking to stay current with best practice, the Royal Faculty’s programme is designed to support you - with a strong mix of learning, discussion, and community. A busy and brilliant 2025 Were you at the Faculty’s events

Online Event: Wednesday 4 February at 5.00pm The Women’s Network of the Sheriffs and Summary Sheriffs’ Association is delighted to invite you to an online event on 4 February 2025 at 5pm featuring Nicola Williams, renowned author and Crown Court judge. About Nicola Williams Nicola is the author of three legal thrillers about a Black, female barrister. Without Prejudice was selected for the Black Britain: Writing Back series by Bernardine Evaristo and Until Proven Innocent wa

The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS) is pleased to announce, that in February 2026, it plans to launch a competition to recommend suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the office of Sheriff, for four remote roles across Scotland. 1 x 0.5 FTE vacancy and 3 x full time vacancies. This is an important opportunity to contribute to justice in Scotland. The vacancies include, two posts at Dumfries Sheriff Court, one post at Campbeltown & Oban Sheriff Co