News
Brussels Office seeks trainee solicitors for September 2010
The Law Society is offering trainee solicitors a unique opportunity to undertake a six-month secondment in the Brussels Office. The secondments commence in March and September of each year. Recruitment is underway for the seat commencing in September 2010.
IBA scholarships for young lawyers available
This year the sections and committees of the IBA's Legal Practice Division are again offering scholarships to young lawyers aged 35 or under who wish to participate in the IBA Annual Conference, but may find financial difficulties in doing so.
SRA enrolment 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).
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.
BME and women solicitors needed for research project
Academics from the University of Westminster, the University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University are seeking women and BME solicitors and barristers to participate in a Legal Services Board funded project examining career driver and motivations.
Over-qualified for jobs, under-qualified for practice?
The Gazette has reported on the JLD's investigation into trainee solicitors being ‘exploited’ by firms, following an overall reduction in training contracts.
Join 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.
Haiti earthquake appeal: join up your giving
The Law Society have set up an online appeal to aggregate money raised by the legal profession.
Accommodation needed for Junior Dutch lawyers
In June this year, young barristers and junior lawyers from England and Wales will be hosting a group of around 50 Dutch young lawyers in London through The Anglo Dutch Exchange (ADE). The JLD is looking for volunteer hosts to take part, can you help?
First impressions of work-based training
The Solicitor's Journal has reported on progress in the SRA's 'work-based' training scheme. Currently being piloted, it is likely to be launched in 2011 as an alternative to qualifying via a training contract.