Welcome
Launched in January 2008 for junior lawyers across England and Wales, the JLD is a division of the Law Society with an independent voice. This division represents all student members of the Law Society enrolled through the SRA, trainees, and solicitors with up to five years' active PQE.
The JLD is all about its community and their needs. To enable us to better represent you, we want to hear from you. E-mail us at juniorlawyers@lawsociety.org.uk
Winners of the JLD 2008 Pro Bono Awards announced
The outstanding achievements of young lawyers throughout England and Wales were celebrated at the Junior Lawyers Division 10th Anniversary Pro Bono Awards last night. Vera Baird QC, MP for Redcar and Solicitor General, and Dominic Grieve QC MP, presented the awards at a ceremony at the Law Society in London.
Read moreLSC 2008 Training Contract Grants scheme
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) has awarded 150 grants, available under the 2008 Training Contract Grants scheme, to solicitor firms and Not for Profit organisations across England and Wales.
Read moreBrussels office seeks trainee solicitors for secondment
The Law Society’s Brussels Office offers trainee solicitors a unique opportunity to undertake a six-month secondment in Brussels, beginning in March and September of each year. Applications are now open for seats commencing in 2009.
Read moreConverting to Law
More than 40 institutions now offer the Common Professional Examination (CPE)/Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) conversion course for graduates of non-law subjects - and it's proving a popular move. In this feature we look at how the process is working out for some converters.
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