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Benefits Of Membership

MEMBERSHIP

SHEFFIELD & DISTRICT LAW SOCIETY

The Sheffield & District  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 Sheffield & District Law Society is offered to Solicitors, Legal Executives, Paralegals, Barristers, Judges, Magistrates, and other professionals with approval of the committee. Membership of the Society is divided into the following categories:

 Corporate Membership
 Individual Membership
 Student Membership
 Barrister Membership

 

 

Corporate Membership

Corporate Membership is where the firm pays a subscription based on the number of solicitors in that firm.

Legal Executives and Paralegals are included free under Corporate Membership.  Please note their membership is of associated status under the Society’s Articles of Association.

Corporate Subscription rates are listed  below:

Admitted Solicitors        Corporate Subscription
     in the firm                                   per firm

       2                                                  £250
      3-5                                               £520
      6-8                                               £980 
      9-12                                            £1,470
     13-19                                           £2,185 
     20-34                                           £2,890
     35-52                                           £3,620 
     53-70                                           £3,840
     71+                                              £4,355

 

 

Individual Membership

Individual membership is where each individual solicitor in a firm is responsible for their own subscription. Legal Executives and Paralegals can also pay to be an individual member.   Individual members get the same benefits as corporate members but only the individual members from each firm will be entitled to receive the benefits.

Individual Member rates are listed  below:

Admitted Solicitors                 Annual Subscription
   in the firm 

Partner/Director                                 £200
Employed Solicitor                             £150
Legal Executive                                 £100
Paralegal                                            £75
Retired member                                £40

 

 

Student Membership

Student Membership is open to those who are currently training as solicitors or studying on an Committee-approved relevant course at the University of Sheffield or Sheffield Hallam University. 

Student membership is charged at £10.00 per student.

Barrister Membership
 
Barristers are able to become either individual members of the Society or if their Chambers can become corporate members.

Corporate Member rates for the Bar are listed  below:

Number of Barristers                  Annual Subscription
    in Chambers


         2-10                                                    £350
        11-20                                                  £500
        21-30                                                  £700
        31-40                                                 £1000
        41-50                                                 £1400

Individual Membership is £200 per Barrister.



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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