JLD Forum: helping you to secure a training contract

The Junior Lawyers Division, in partnership with the Leeds JLD, is holding a free one-day skills event to assist LPC students and LPC graduates with their search for a training position.  

Please join us for presentations, discussion and activities which will be of value and assistance to LPC students and LPC graduates, with speakers who are highly regarded and experienced in their field. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Programme

The programme has yet to be confirmed but there will be sessions on the following: 

• What firms and organisations are looking for in trainees
• Assessment centres
• How I got my training position: personal experiences from current and recent trainees
• Effective networking to further your career
• Coaching on self-confidence for interviews
• Volunteering and how you can benefit through undertaking pro bono work

Who should attend? 

This event is for all current LPC students and those who have completed the LPC and are looking for training positions. 

Format of the day

The forum is a full day event running from 10:00 to 16.15, followed by a networking drinks reception until 17:30. Please note that these timings are approximate until the programme has been confirmed. 

The day will involve a series of 45-50 minute presentations on various topics designed to assist junior lawyers looking to secure a training contract.

CV clinics

Individual 30-minute CV clinics will be running throughout the day for delegates attending the forum. 

• Information about the CV clinics, including how to book an appointment with a CV adviser, will be sent to delegates by email about a week before the event.
• Places are limited and allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
• Only delegates attending the forum are eligible for a CV clinic. 

If you are interested in attending a CV clinic with an adviser, please be prepared and have an up to date CV available.

Reserve your place

We are not yet taking bookings. However, if you wish to register your interest in the event email [email protected] to be placed on the mailing list. 

You will be notified as soon as the booking site opens.