Junior Lawyers Division Annual Conference & Ball - BOOKING NOW CLOSED

Price: starting from £35
Start Date: 17-04-2010
CPD hours: 4.45
Event type: CPD Seminars
Location: The Law Society
113 Chancery Lane
Region: Greater London
United Kingdom

Held in association with Just cite and the London Young Lawyers Group

BOOKING NOW CLOSED

Booking is now open for the third annual JLD conference and ball on Saturday 17 April. Held at the Law Society's hall in London, the conference offers 4.75 hours CPD with sessions including negotiation skills, productivity, and alternatives to private practice.

The conference is a great opportunity to network and pick up new skills. The traditional black tie ball includes champagne, a three course dinner and dancing.

Time
Event
09:45-10:15 Registration and refreshments.
10:15-10:45 Welcome and introduction to the Junior Lawyers Division and its policies by Heidi Sandy, chair of the JLD.
10:45-11:15

Keynote speaker - Lord Collins of Mapesbury
First solicitor to be appointed a High Court Judge direct from private practice and now the first solicitor member of the new Supreme Court.
10:45 onwards Interview skills clinics will be available throughout the day on a one to one basis in 30 minute slots.
11:15-12:15

Plenary session
Negotiation skills and techniques:
Learn essential techniques for conducting successful negotiations.
12:15-12:30 Refreshment break and networking opportunity.
12:30-13:30

Plenary session

Practical productivity training - guidance on increasing your productivity and achieving effective time management.
13:30-14:15 Buffet lunch and networking opportunity.
14:15-15:00

Break-out session one

Choice of one of the following:

  1. Fee fears - how to deal with issues relating to fees and legal costs with clients.
  2. Presentation skills - receive top tips on presentation and business etiquette, coupled with specialist advice on corporate fashion.
  3. Alternatives to private practice - a panel discussion led by lawyers from local government, in-house and other lawyers outside of traditional private practice.
15:00-15:20 Refreshment break and networking opportunity.
15:20-16:05

Break-out session two

Choice of one of the following:

  • Risk management for young lawyers - receive invaluable guidance on limiting your exposure to professional negligence claims.
  • Making the most of external advisers - a panel session with external experts regularly instructed by solicitors, including counsel, tax advisers, and forensic accountants.
  • Practical and Effective Legal Research - a hands on guide to the most up to date legal resources.

For information on break-out session sponsorship, please contact David McKeever by email at david.mckeever@lawsociety.org.uk or telephone 020 7316 5598.
16:05-16:15 Closing remarks.
19:00-01:00

Champagne reception and dinner dance with London Young Lawyers Group at The Grange, St Paul's Hotel (black tie/national dress).

 

Interview skills clinics

If you wish to be considered for a 30 minute slot on interview skills please send your CV to jldconference2010@lawsociety.org.uk. You will be notified by email approximately two weeks before the conference as to whether you have been successful in securing an appointment with a JLD adviser. Please note this is on a first come first served basis and only available to registered conference delegates.

For more information go to the Junior Lawyers Division website.

 

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