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National JLD – April/May Update

3 May, 2017

JLD Council seat vacancies

Nominations are now open for the forthcoming Law Society Council seat vacancies – two of which are JLD seats:

LPC student and trainee seat (a two-year term)
Solicitor up to five years qualified seat (a four-year term)

The deadline for nominations is 10 May 2017. If you are interested in standing for one of the seats (or even one of the other Law Society Council seats) you can find further information here.

JLD free live broadcast webinar on stress in the legal profession – 10 May at 6pm

The JLD is hosting a FREE live broadcast webinar on Wednesday 10 May at 6pm on stress in the legal profession. This follows the session on stress management at the JLD conference and recent publication of the JLD’s resilience and wellbeing report.

Participants will benefit from the webinar by:

Seeing how they can take personal responsibility for improving their wellbeing
Starting to gain an understanding of the source of stress; and
Exploring how we can do our best work irrespective of challenging external pressures

Further information and to register.

Secondment opportunity for trainees in Brussels

The Law Society is offering trainee solicitors from the UK a unique opportunity to undertake a six-month secondment at its office in Brussels commencing in September 2017. The closing date for applications is 11 June. Further information and how to apply

National JLD Upcoming events

Please note the following upcoming events

Law Society Excellence Awards 2017: Junior Lawyer of the Year. Deadline for nominations is Friday 27 May. Details can be found here.
Legal Pride 2017: Saturday 8 July, London.
JLD executive committee elections: nominations open early September.
JLD forum (for trainees and solicitors): Saturday 16 September, London. Register your interest in attending.
JLD forum (for LPC students and graduates): Saturday 7 October, London. Register your interest in attending.
JLD annual essay competition: September / October.

£51,411.09

raised for charity to date.
630+

members in the Bristol and surrounding areas.
81%

consider the JLD events excellent value for money.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a member of Bristol JLD committee. I was able to make valuable connections with some really engaging colleagues. Covid-19 lockdowns achieved overnight changes in the workplace. The chief beneficiaries are often people well established in their careers, rather than those at the start finding their feet. I am particularly proud the efforts we made to vocalise the concerns of junior lawyers during the early stages of the pandemic.
Mamunul Wahid, Senior Associate, Clarke Willmott – former Bristol JLD IT & Comms Co-ordinator and 2023 Bristol Law Society Junior Lawyer of the Year
Your commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children is truly inspiring. We've cherished every moment of the events we've shared, from the delightful BBQ gatherings to the glamorous ball nights. Your dedication and enthusiasm have not only made these occasions memorable but have also contributed to a remarkable achievement. The total amount of £7,000 is truly incredible, and it will undoubtedly make a significant difference in our mission. With this support, we can provide enriching camp experiences to a multitude of children, creating lasting memories and fostering personal growth.
Barton Camp (Bristol Children’s Help Society) – Bristol JLD Charity of the Year 2023
It has been an absolute pleasure to partner with Bristol Junior Lawyers Division over the last 15 years. From sponsoring the Annual Charity Ball (which is always a sell-out) to running careers events for junior lawyers, it has been a privilege to support so many of your members over the years and we look forward to continuing this fantastic partnership for many more years to come.
Sheldon Carlisle – National Specialism Director - Legal & Co Sec UK&I, HAYS