MEMBERSHIP
SHEFFIELD DISTRICT INCORPORATED LAW SOCIETY
The Sheffield District Incorporated Law Society provides a wide range of services to solicitors in Sheffield, Rotherham and the surrounding area. In doing so it actively seeks to promote and enhance the interests and profile of the local profession.
Who is eligible to join?
Membership of the Society is available to all solicitors practising within 20 miles of the centre of Sheffield.
Corporate or Individual Membership
Applications for membership may be on a corporate or individual basis.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
All Members
• Representation on the Law Society Council and an opportunity to have your say on issues affecting the legal profession on a local, regional and national level.
• A regular and frequent programme of CPD training courses tailored to the needs of local practitioners in all areas of practice.
• Access to extensive library facilities and our information service geared to the needs of local practitioners.
• Regular social events for members and their staff, including quiz nights, a treasure hunt, a summer barbecue and Christmas party.
• The Annual Dinner, the most prestigious event in the local legal calendar, attended by high profile speakers.
• Regular lectures by prominent members of the legal, judicial and governmental arenas, including debates on issues of topical importance.
• Representation on the local Court User Committee for the North Eastern Circuit and dissemination of information about developments in local court practice.
• The provision, in conjunction with CRA Consulting, of a legal recruitment service focused on the local market.
• Profile raising for the local profession on a wider regional and national level.
• Liaison with the Law Society on professional issues, including conduct and disciplinary matters.
• Assistance with legal research, and guidance on the use of electronic research resources.
• The publication of a regular bulletin and newsletter containing news and articles of special interest to local practitioners.
• Regular emails providing updates and news on matters of local importance.
• Participation in the referrals network between local firms and practitioners.
• Regular social and networking events for trainees and young solicitors.
• Conference facilities available for hire at preferential rates.
Corporate Members
• An opportunity to attend meetings of the Managing Partners' Forum with other local commercial firms and national Law Society representatives.
• Representation and liaison with other professional bodies and regional regeneration agencies, including Pro-Sheffield and the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce.
• Regular networking events with other local professionals.
• An opportunity to attend meetings with local MPs and politicians and to participate in the Society's annual visit to Parliament.
• A dedicated page on the Sheffield Law Society website for all corporate members, including links and advertising.
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