JLD Work Experience Survey

The National Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) is aware that many junior lawyers are carrying out a large amount of work experience, both paid and unpaid, before obtaining a training contract and that there is an increasing demand for this by prospective employers. We want to get a better idea about how much paid or unpaid work experience, paralegal work and voluntary work you are involved in or have had to do before obtaining your training contract. We also want to know whether it is or was useful and to learn about your experiences, both positive and negative.

We are aware that many who wish to pursue a career in law are unable to carry out work experience because they are working and studying part time and/or cannot afford to undertake unpaid work experience. We want to hear from you too.

Take the survey

LPC Student Forum (Bristol) -15th March

This one-day free LPC student forum is aimed at the JLD’s LPC student and paralegal members – to assist them in their search for a training contract.

We don’t have a programme as yet, but the event will include the following sessions:

• Tips from current trainees on how they secured their training contract
• What to expect from your training contract
• How networking can advance your legal career
• What firms look for in their trainees
• Managing your time and dealing with stress
• The recruitment process from start to finish and how to nail it

For more information download the Flyer from the JLD:  Junior Lawyers Division.flier and visit their website to register: http://tinyurl.com/nfah2mj

Annual JLD Conference and Ball 2014

Date: Saturday 5 April 2014
Venue: The Law Society, London
CPD hours: 5

For full details and to book your place please visit the Law Society Website.

Sessions include:

• Keynote address by Fiona Woolf CBE, Lord Mayor of London and former Law Society president
• The Jackson Reforms – one year on
• Anti-money laundering – what junior lawyers need to know
• Expert advice about moving up to your chosen area of practice
• People management – learning how to work effectively with colleagues, superiors and clients
• Striving for excellence in your career
• Understanding yours and your clients’ business – commercial awareness and its impact in the profession
• Developing your online presence for the benefit of yourself and your firm
• Advice on getting a training contract, and alternative routes to qualification and career satisfaction
• CV clinics run by the professionals.

The conference and ball will both be held at the Law Society in Central London and is accredited for 5 CPD hours.

FInd out more about this event – book before 5 March 2014 to take advantage of the early booking fees.