BCL Recruitment Drinks

Here at the JLD we are proud to offer you the best advice you need as a Junior Lawyer. We have teamed up with BCL Legal Recruitment to offer you the skills and tips you need to ensure you secure your job as a Solicitor. Join us for a drink and a chat at...

Where:              The Town Wall, Pink Lane, Newcastle

When:               2 February 2012 from 6pm

This is not an event to be missed!

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Your New JLD Committee Has Been Elected

Following Elections in October 2011 the results are in and your new JLD committee for 2012 is as follows:-

Chair: Paul Appleton

Secretary: Laura McIlduff

Treasurer: Sophie Devlin

Social Secretary: Christian Butler

Social Secretary: Lauren Hall

Social Secretary: Claire Travis

Social Secretary: Katie Smurthwaite

Law Society Representative: Natalie Keyes

National Representative: Holly Clegg

Newcastle Student Rep: Richard Sen

Northumbria Student Rep: Lucy Gray

We look forward to representing the Junior Lawyers of the North East and will be keeping you informed of our busy events calendar so keep an eye out for our emails!

Best Wishes

Your new JLD Committee

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JLD Curry Night

Come and join fellow JLD members across the region on our legendary curry night on 12 May 2011! To book your place, email us at hello@jldnortheast.org.uk

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JLD Annual Conference and Ball

Offering a mix of keynote speeches, practical breakout sessions and networking opportunities, the JLD Annual Conference and Ball provides invaluable guidance on taking control of your career. Sessions include:

Court advocacy and presentation
Improving your network using social media
Claims, conduct and risk management
Career development and strategy
An introduction to alternative business structures.

There will also be CV clinics throughout the day - gain invaluable feedback and tips for improvement in these 30 minute face-to-face clinics.

Here are just some of the comments from last year's conference delegates:

'Informative, well organised, educational.'
'Excellent - very good speakers, very relevant - spot on. Thank you.'
'Professionally organised, excellent range of topics.'

The conference will be held at the Law Society's Hall, London, with the black tie ball in the evening at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane. This event is accredited for 5.15 CPD hours.

Read more about the event:
http://juniorlawyers.lawsociety.org.uk/node/7052

Book your place:
http://juniorlawyers.lawsociety.org.uk/files/jld-conference-booking-form-2011.pdf

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JLD Christmas Quiz!

Title: JLD Christmas Quiz!
Location: Tiger Tiger, Newcastle
Description: The festive season is upon us, which can only mean one thing - it\'s time for the JLD Chistmas Party! This year we have arranged a quiz for you all, so gather your friends and join us! Tickets are £4 for members, £8 for non-members (you can join on the night) and this inclused entry to the quiz, a hot Christmas buffet, a free drink and a shot later on (for those who are feeling festive!) All are welcome (even those who are not strictly Junior Lawyers) so put your party hat (or should that be thinking cap) and come join us!
Tickets will be available on the door, but as they are always in high demand we recommend buying them beforehand. Please email hello@jldnortheast.org.uk for details on how to buy!
From the JLD Festive Committee xxx
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-12-08

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