JLD Annual Conference and Ball 2011
The fourth JLD annual conference will be held on Saturday 7 May 2011 at the Law Society's Hall, Chancery Lane, London and provides 5.15 CPD hours. Sessions include court advocacy and presentation, career development and strategy, and an introduction to alternative business structures.
The traditional black tie ball at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane, includes champagne, a three course dinner and dancing. The JLD conference is a great opportunity to network and pick up new skills. See the programme below for full details, or read a review from last year's conference to get a flavour of the event.
Programme
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:45-10:15 | Registration and refreshments |
| 10:15-10:25 | Welcome and introduction to the Junior Lawyers Division and its policies by Judith Perkins, chair of the JLD |
| 10:25-10:45 | Keynote speaker - John Wotton, Law Society vice president |
| 10:45-11:15 | Keynote speaker - Colonel James M Durant III, immediate past chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) General Practice Solo and Small Firm Division and member of the Board of Directors of the ABA Rule of Law Initiative |
| 11:15 onwards | CV clinics will be available throughout the day on a one to one basis in 30 minute slots. Prior booking necessary - see below for further information. |
| 11:15-11:30 | Refreshment break and networking opportunity |
| 11:30-12:30 | Plenary session - Let go of the past, re-write your future! How to take a pro-active approach to your life and career going forward. Led by Patricia Wheatley Burt, Trafalgar - The People Business Limited. |
| 12:30-13:30 | Plenary session - It's a Brand You World! How to market, brand and sell yourself in the legal world. Chrissie Lightfoot, author of The Naked Lawyer: RIP to XXX |
| 13:30-14:15 | Buffet lunch and networking opportunity |
| 14:15-15:00 |
Break-out session one Choice of one of the following: Court advocacy and presentation or CV skills and drafting tips or Claims, conduct and risk management: what junior lawyers really need to know |
| 15:05-15:50 |
Break-out session two Choice of one of the following: Improving your network using social media or Commercial awareness: what is it actually all about? or Essential soft skills for junior lawyers |
| 15:50-16:00 | Refreshment break and networking opportunity |
| 16:00-16:20 | Plenary session - An introduction to alternative business structures for junior lawyers Nick Denys, Law Society policy adviser |
| 16:20-16:30 | Closing remarks led by Hekim Hannan, JLD vice chair |
| 19:00-01:00 | Champagne reception and dinner dance with the London Young Lawyers Group at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane (black tie / national dress) |
CV clinics
Please send your CV to JLDconference@lawsociety.org.uk if you want to be considered for a 30 minute slot to review your CV. You will be notified by email approximately two weeks before the conference as to whether you have been successful in securing an appointment with a JLD adviser. Please note this is on a first-come first-served basis and only available to registered conference delegates.
Price
Conference only
Qualified - £60
Trainee / paralegal - £55
Student - £45
Dinner only
Qualified - £60
Trainee / paralegal - £55
Student - £45
Conference and dinner
Qualified - £110
Trainee / paralegal - £100
Student - £80
LYLG members pay £10 less for the dinner option.
Booking information
To book for the JLD conference and ball please complete the booking form (PDF, 50kb).
Sponsorship opportunities
For information about break-out session sponsorship, please contact David McKeever by email at david.mckeever@lawsociety.org.uk or telephone on 020 7316 5598.
