Junior Solicitors Network

Welcome to the Junior Solicitors Network: a community to help junior solicitors talk about pressing issues. Follow this topic in My LS for easy access to information and resources to support your career.

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Learning

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Professional relationships bundle

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Techtimeout: digital wellbeing in the legal profession

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Resources

Stay up to date with best practice, save time and money, and ultimately give the best possible legal advice with the trusted resources available through your Law Society membership.

Hiring an apprentice: information for solicitors and law firms

Apprenticeships are an established route into the profession for aspiring solicitors in England. Learn more about what’s involved, the benefits for your organisation, and how to get started.

Advocacy preparation and conduct

This guide outlines some of the basic preparation steps to cover before bringing a case to court.

What wording should I use to swear an oral statutory declaration?

I’ve been asked to swear a statutory declaration for the first time. What is the wording of the oral declaration to be made by the declarant?

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Our practice notes, guides and other resources will help you provide a good standard of service for your clients, to support your business and meet legal requirements.

Client care

Our practice notes, guides and other resources will help you provide a good standard of service for your clients, to support your business and meet legal requirements.

Diversity and inclusion

Whoever you are and whatever your background, we want you to have the opportunity to succeed in this rewarding profession. We're here to support you and your organisation with diversity and inclusion (D&I).

Local junior lawyers divisions and groups

Local groups support junior solicitors across England and Wales through opportunities to socialise with other junior solicitors who work and live in your area.

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

A guide to the SQE, the new route to qualifying as a solicitor.

Stress and mental health

Working as a legal professional can be stressful. There is help if you need it. Learn how to get support to manage stress and mental health issues.

Career development

Help for solicitors to progress your career, advice about changing roles and guidance on how to work differently.

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Careers clinic

Book your place for one of our upcoming careers clinics.

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Supporting the international development of junior solicitors

Through the European Young Bar Association (EYBA), you can access international resources, get involved in policy and programmes, and make connections with European junior lawyers.

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LawCare

Access free, confidential emotional support from the mental wellbeing charity for the legal community.

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Practice Advice Service

You can request free and confidential advice on issues impacting your practice and career from our team of expert solicitors.

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