National JLD News: JLD Ball and Conference on 16 April 2016

The 9th Junior Lawyers Division annual conference and ball will be held on Saturday 16 April 2016 at the Law Society in London.

Helping junior lawyers to develop, progress and diversify within the legal profession

The JLD committee is delighted to invite you to the ninth annual JLD Conference and Ball on Saturday 16 April in London at the Law Society.

Always a popular event, this full day conference will have a mix of keynote speeches and presentations, interactive group sessions, practical breakout workshops and networking opportunities. The JLD’s Annual Conference offers invaluable guidance on taking control of your career and is tailored specifically to those starting out in the industry.

Highlights include

• How to conduct effective feedback conversations
• Legal project management: dealing with client expectations, adding value, and standing out in your firm
• Developing an international career: perspective from home and abroad
• Overcoming adversity in the profession
• Alternative legal career paths: private practice is not the only way
• Updates on major JLD policy initiatives
• Financial advice drop in clinics
• CV clinics - expert advice to give your CV a boost!

Who should attend

We highly encourage members of the JLD with five years or less PQE, LPC students and graduates, and trainee solicitors to attend the conference and ball. Guests and friends of junior lawyers are welcome to attend the Ball.

CPD

Up to 5 CPD hours will be available.

Boost your CV with our CV clinics throughout the day

These clinics will help you gain invaluable feedback and tips for improvement. Registered delegates will be notified approximately two weeks prior to the conference inviting them to submit their up to date CV should they wish to book an appointment with a CV adviser. Please note that appointments are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and only available to registered conference delegates. If interested please ensure your CV is up to date and ready.

Financial advice drop in clinics

A new feature at conference this year will be financial advice drop in clinics. We are grateful to our sponsor Wesleyan for providing delegates with the opportunity to speak with a professional financial adviser who understands the unique career paths of those in the legal profession.

Annual Ball

The black tie Ball is also being held at the Law Society and will include a drinks reception, three-course meal and musical entertainment from a live band.

Guests and friends of junior lawyers are more than welcome to book tickets.

JLD charity raffle

The JLD will be conducting a raffle at the Ball for this year’s designated JLD committee charity of the year, Help for Heroes. If you are interested in donating a prize to the raffle please email juniorlawyers@lawsociety.org.uk.

Venue

 The conference and ball will be held at the Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL.

 Sponsors

Principal sponsor 

Associate sponsor

Hotel accommodation

Please visit https://www.hotelmap.com/pro/MXR34