Bristol JLD

Bristol Qualification Ceremony

Ed — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:04:40 +0000

Would you be interested in attending your Qualification Ceremony if it was held in Bristol? Take our survey to express your views.

Christmas Drinks

Ed — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:27:10 +0000

Join us at our Christmas Drinks tonight at Toto’s from 6pm! Great prizes to be won in the charity raffle. Visit our events page for more details.

AGM and Election Night

Ed — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:14:44 +0000

Exercise your democratic right at The Big Chill (map) on Tuesday 1st November when we are holding the Bristol JLD’s AGM and Election Night from 6pm. See the events page for more details.

Junior Lawyer of the Year Award

Ed — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:26:46 +0000

Bristol Law Society are asking members of Bristol JLD to nominate local junior lawyers for their annual “Junior Lawyer of the Year Award”. The deadline for nominations is today!

The award is intended for trainee solicitors and solicitors with up to five years PQE and shall be granted to a junior lawyer who has shown exceptional dedication and endeavours to enter the profession and qualify as a solicitor and/or has made a significant contribution either to their firm or otherwise in the early part of their career.

http://www.bristollawsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/BLS-Nominations2011.pdf
http://www.bristollawsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Nomination-form-guidance-notes-final-doc-2011.doc
Nominations should include details of why the entry should be considered for the chosen award. Nominations should not exceed 4 A4 pages but accompanying documentation of another 4 pages will be allowed. It would be helpful if the submission could consider the following points:

• Outline of initiatives / action undertaken
• Background to why initiatives / action undertaken
• Significance of issues addressed
• Benefits to the individual, practice or organisation
• Evidence of impact on others

Judging panel:
1. Jon Kay, BBC West of England Correspondent
2. Kate Anthony-Wilkinson, Head of Legal Services, Mulberry
3. The Hon Mr Justice Field, Presiding Judge of the Western Circuit
4. Simon Staples, President of Bristol Law Society

Welcome & Qualification Drinks

Ed — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:15:15 +0000

We hope you can join us for some Welcoming Trainees and Qualification Celebration Drinks on Thursday 29 September, at The Living Room from 5.30pm. Please see the events page for more details.

Bristol JLD Summer Party!

Ed — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:54:48 +0000

Join us on Thursday 25^th August for our Summer Party at the Spyglass BBQ & Grill. See the events page for more details.

Jessie May Trust – volunteers needed!

Ed — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:27:25 +0000

Our charity of the year, the Jessie May Trust, are always in need of some willing volunteers. You can find out about upcoming opportunities to help by visiting our charity of the year page.

Trust Me – I’m An Expert! Workshop

Ed — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:51:02 +0000

There are still a few places left for tomorrow’s free CPD-accredited workshop run by 39 Essex Street. See our events page for more details.

M Shed Procession of Professions

Ed — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:36:02 +0000

The M Shed Procession of Professions is taking place this Saturday, 18th June at 11am. See our events page for more details.

Financial Top Tips Tonight

Ed — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:31:28 +0000

Wesleyan for Lawyers are holding a Financial Top Tips session from 6pm tonight. See our events page for more details.