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
Bursary and Diversity Access Schemes open
The Law Society's Bursary and Diversity Access grant schemes for 2010/11 are now open. To begin your application visit the application website and register online. Application deadline is 31 March 2010.
Read moreJoin us for the JLD annual conference
Booking is now open for the third annual JLD conference and ball on Saturday 17 April. Held at the Law Society's hall in London, the conference offers 4.75 hours CPD with sessions including negotiation skills, productivity, and alternatives to private practice.
Read moreSRA enrolement dates for LPC students
All students starting the Legal Practice Course (LPC) in September 2010 must enrol as a student member with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Read moreCurrent issues
Before you embark on your legal career, we'd like to outline some of the realities involved in training as a solicitor that you may not be aware of, to ensure sure that you are empowered to make your career decisions armed with all of the relevant information.
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