JLD Annual Conference and Ball 2010

The third JLD annual conference will be held on Saturday 17 April at the Law Society's Hall, Chancery Lane, London.

The conference provides 4.75 CPD hours and sessions include negotiation skills and techniques, practical productivity training and alternatives to private practice.

The traditional black tie ball includes champagne, a three course dinner and dancing. The JLD conference is a great opportunity to network and pick up new skills. See 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.
10:15-10:45	Welcome and introduction to the Junior Lawyers Division and its policies by Heidi Sandy, chair of the JLD.
10:45-11:15	Keynote speaker - Lord Collins of Mapesbury First solicitor to be appointed a High Court Judge direct from private practice and now the first solicitor member of the new Supreme Court.
10:45 onwards	Interview skills clinics will be available throughout the day on a one to one basis in 30 minute slots.
11:15-12:15	Plenary session - Negotiation skills and techniques Learn essential techniques for conducting successful negotiations. Led by Jane Jarman, Nottingham Law School.
12:15-12:30	Refreshment break and networking opportunity.
12:30-13:30	Plenary session - Practical productivity training Guidance on increasing your productivity and achieving effective time management. Led by Jennifer Overhaus, author of 'Juggling the Big 3 for Lawyers: A career-building plan for developing a personal brand, client business, and a leadership mindset'.
13:30-14:15	Buffet lunch and networking opportunity.
14:15-15:00	Break-out session one Choice of one of the following: Fee fears - How to deal with issues relating to fees and legal costs with clients. With Paul Kelly, Senior Associate, Cobbetts and David Barton, solicitor advocate. Or Presentation skills - Receive top tips on presentation and business etiquette, coupled with specialist advice on corporate fashion. With Peter Wright, Senior Associate, Nabarro and Cliff Burgess and Anthony Procopi, TM Lewin Or Alternatives to private practice - A panel discussion led by lawyers from local government, in-house and other lawyers outside of traditional private practice. Speakers: Sarah Wiltshire, government lawyer, Children: Services and Family Law department Kat Gibson, in-house employment counsel, Coca-Cola Ben Rigby, freelance legal journalist
15:00-15:20	Refreshment break and networking opportunity.
15:20-16:05	Break-out session two Choice of one of the following: Risk management for young lawyers - Receive invaluable guidance on limiting your exposure to professional negligence claims. With Joanne Staphnill, Hilary Harrison, Kezia Marriott and Sarah Richards, Robin Simon LLP Or Making the most of external advisers A panel session with external experts regularly instructed by solicitors, including counsel, tax advisers, and forensic accountants. Speakers: Graham Hain, Forensic Accountant, Smith & Williamson] Darren Lewis, Barrister, St John's Chambers Andrew Gotch, TaxFellowship Or Practical and Effective Legal Research - a hands on guide to the most up to date legal resources. Led by Jonathan Daymond, Sales & Marketing Director, Justis. For information on break-out session sponsorship, please contact David McKeever by email at David.McKeever@lawsociety.org.uk or telephone 020 7316 5598.
16:05-16:15	Closing remarks led by Judith Perkins - Vice Chair, Junior Lawyers Division
19:00-01:00	Champagne reception and dinner dance with London Young Lawyers Group at The Grange, St Paul's Hotel (black tie/national dress).

Interview skills clinics

If you wish to be considered for a 30 minute slot on interview skills please send your CV to JLDconference2010@lawsociety.org.uk. 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	£50
Trainee/paralegal	£45
Student	£35
Dinner only
Qualified	£55
Trainee/paralegal	£45
Student	£40
Conference and dinner
Qualified	£95
Trainee/paralegal	£80
Student	£65

LYLG members pay £5 less for the dinner only option.

Booking information

Booking for the JLD Annual Conference and Ball 2010 has now closed.

Hotel accommodation offers

To take advantage of these special offers please book as soon as possible.

Grange St Paul’s Hotel
£117.50 bed and breakfast inclusive of VAT – single/twin or double occupancy.
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To book call Grange St Paul’s Hotel direct on 0845 4504400 quoting reference 170410J.

All Seasons hotel (formally the Southwark Rose)
£115 bed and breakfast inclusive of VAT - mixture of twins and doubles.
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To book call Inntel on 0844 8475522 quoting 17 April conference and the Law Society.

Strand Palace
£100 bed and breakfast inclusive of VAT - club single rooms.
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To book call Inntel on 0844 8475522 quoting 17 April conference and the Law Society.

Date and location details

Date:

17/04/2010

Time:

09:45

Venue:

The Law Society

Address:

113 Chancery Lane

City:

London

Contact details

Organiser: The Law Society
Email: JLDconference2010@lawsociety.org.uk

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