Bristol JLD

Self-Care Seminar on 28th May

Bristol JLD, Wesleyan for Lawyers and LawCare are pleased to invite you to a Self Care seminar on how to manage your finances and how to deal with the pressures of working in the law on Wednesday 28th May 2014 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm

There will be a talk from Neelam Sehreen, Business Development Associate at Wesleyan for Lawyers in relation to managing your finances. Neelam will cover areas such as; Money management, mortgages, savings and investments, protecting your most valuable assets, long term goals and employee benefits.

Followed by a talk from Ann Charlton, Co-ordinator at LawCare in relation to how to deal with the pressure of working in the law. Ann will focus on why young lawyers must look after their health, how to recognise signs of stress and tips on how to manage stress.

Ann Charlton’s section of the evening will hold a 0.5 CPD accreditation for each attendee.

Followed by a Q&A session and further informal chat over refreshments.

The event will be held atThe Law Library, Bristol Law Society, Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DA (map) and refreshments are provided courtesy of Wesleyan for Lawyers.
Places are limited. Please RSVP to careers@bristoljld.co.uk to reserve your place.

Making the move in-house – 13th May 2014

Making the move in-house; a guide for private practice lawyers

The first in a series of informal career events aimed at junior lawyers to help develop, manage and explore their career options.

The number of in-house lawyers has grown exponentially over the last 10 years; a trend that looks set to continue. This event led by experienced in-house lawyers focuses on the move from private practice, opportunities and drawbacks faced by in-house lawyers, and what the future may hold.

Confirmed speakers at time of going to press:

• Stephen McNamara, Consultant at Veale Wasbrough Vizards and until December 2012, Head of Legal Services at Bristol City Council
• Sarah Spooner, Head of Legal, Corporate & External Affairs, Vodafone

Followed by a Q&A session and further informal chat over refreshments.

Date and Time: From 6.30pm on 13 May 2014 

Venue: The Law Library, Bristol Law Society, Small Street,

Bristol, BS1 1DA (map)

Refreshments are provided courtesy of Bristol Law Society.
Please RSVP to Helen.Read@bristollawsociety.com to reserve your place.