JLD Awards
The deadline for entry to the prestigious Excellence Awards has been extended to 27 August. Click on the link above for more information.
welcome
Welcome to the website of the Newcastle & North East JLD.
The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) is an independent body set up by the Law Society to provide a voice for Junior Lawyers. We represent law students, trainee solicitors and qualified solicitors up to 5 years PQE in Newcastle and the North East of England.
We regularly organise social events, networking opportunities, discussion forums, and provide support to our members. If you wish to become a member you will be most welcome.
We hope you find this website useful and hope to hear from you soon! If you have any questions, just contact us!
news & articles
JLD National Committee - JLD Raleigh project 2010: India
The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) is looking for four volunteers to join this year’s team and participate in this year’s JLD Raleigh Project taking place in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India between 29 October and 14 November 2010. Click on the link above for more info…
Compare Legal Jobs announce new recruit
Our friends at Compare Legal Jobs have announced a new addition to their team. Click above for more info on how he could help you find the perfect job…
Article from comparelegaljobs.com
Charles Magill, joint managing director of online legal recruitment firm, comparelegaljobs.com, comments on the job market, legal prospects and positioning….
The JLD Newcastle and North East Needs You!
We are looking for contributors to the website. Click on the link above for more info…
JLD Members Offer
Like cheap stuff? Of course you do! Silly question really. For the chance to get some, click on the link above…
The JLD votes in its new committee..
On Thursday 24 September, the JLD held its New Members/Election evening at Nancy’s Bordello when the committee for 2009/10 was voted in. For details of the committee click on the link above.
Where there’s a Will…..
Lucie Scott, chair of the Newcastle & North East JLD and a newly qualified solicitor at Dickinson Dees, tells us why, even in a recession, we should have a Will.
