Learn About the CNWJLD

The CNWJLD is a local branch of the National Junior Lawyers Division which is part of the Law Society. The JLD was set up to provide support, advice, information and networking opportunities. The CNWJLD is your representative in the area and our National Representative attends national JLD meetings where the JLD implements policies on your behalf through lobbying and campaigning.

The CNWJLD is a community for your needs and represents all student members enrolled with the Law Society, trainees, and solicitors with up to 5 years' pqe. We also welcome members who are paralegals and legal executives.  

The Junior Lawyers Division was set up as a specific group within the Law Society to provide Junior Lawyers with support, advice, information and networking opportunities. The JLD has close links to the local groups and the CNWJLD represents Junior Lawyers throughout Cheshire and North Wales. We cover a very large area compared to other local groups and are attracting new members each month. We hope that you will join us at the events we hold and we look forward to voicing your opinions and concerns.

Find out who does what behind the scenes and who to contact in the event of a query.

The Chair

The Chair is responsible for chairing the Committee and acts as the groups spokesperson and is therefore a first point of contact.  The Chair is the committee member most seen in local publications promoting the work of the group.

Vice Chair/Secretary

The Vice Chair/Secretary works closely with the Chair and has responsibility for membership, organising committee meetings, taking minutes and assisting the other committee members where needed.

The Treasurer

The treasurer is very important to the group and answers the 'can we afford to...?' questions.  The Treasurer is responsible for keeping the accounts up to date and writes the cheques for the group.

Social Secretary

The social secretary organises the annual 'gala' event and co-ordinates a mix of other social events throughout the year.

National Representative

The national representative represents the views of the group on a regional and national level and keeps members up to date with relevant issues e.g. Solicitors Regulation Authority and changes to the minimum wage for trainee solicitors.

Student Representative  

The Student Representative ensures that the student membership of the group is informed of all events and liaises with the committee members to raise the concerns of student members.

Publicity Officer

The Publicity Officer's main duty is to publicise the group and encourage sponsorship.  The Publicity Officer works closely with the Chair to co-ordinate press releases.

Funding Officer

The funding officer liaises with local businesses to obtain sponsorship for group events and assists in gaining a regular income for the group.

Website Officer

The website officer is responsible for maintaining and publicising the group's website and ensuring that the information contained on it is kept up to date. 

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