Welcome to the Leeds JLD

The Leeds JLD is an independent not-for-profit organisation with over 500 members. We organise social, training, educational and networking events for all junior lawyers in the Leeds area. We aim to promote the interests of our members and develop relationships across the legal community. The Leeds JLD Committee is run by an elected volunteer Committee, more details can be found on our Committee page.

We are an independent body governed by our constitution, which you can view here. However we do have a collaborative relationship with Leeds Law Society and the National JLD of the Law Society as well as contact with the Law Society of England and Wales.

The LJLD is open to:

Undergraduate / LPC / BPC students & Legal Apprentices
Current & Future Trainee Solicitors / Trainee Legal Executives
Solicitors & Legal Executives (Newly Qualified and up to 5 years PQE)
Paralegals, Legal Assistants & Legal Clerks
Pupils and Barristers up to 5 years post-pupillage

Welcome to the community!

Latest News...

A day in the life of an Events Officer

My name is Macy Wynn and I am a Trainee CILEX Lawyer in the Court of Protection Department at Clarion Solicitors Limited. I am one of the events officers of Leeds JLD for 2025 and have been since 2023. I am stepping into the role of Chair as of January 2025 and cannot wait to continue to support the rest of the committee and bring you all some more amazing events! How does a regular day go for you? A day in the life of a Court of Protection trainee (specifically property

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Oct 16, 2025

A day in the life of a National & Leeds Law Society Representative

Hi my name is Daniel, and I am the National and Leeds Law Society representative for the Leeds Junior Lawyers Division. I work as a trainee solicitor at Ison Harrison in the company commercial team and I have a keen interest in corporate and commercial law. How does a regular day go for you? Arriving at work I check my emails to determine if there are any urgent tasks that need to take priority before reviewing the case list and working through the required tasks. Working

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Oct 16, 2025

A day in the life of a Chair

My name is Sophie Hudson and I am an Associate in the Litigation Department at Weightmans LLP. I am the Chair of Leeds JLD for 2025,...

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Oct 5, 2025

Upcoming Events

Apprentice & Trainee Networking Social
Thu 18 Jun
Boom Battle Bar Leeds
An opportunity for juniors to network over games & nibbles, Kindly Sponsored by 20:20 Financial Planning
Details
LJLD 5-A-Side Football Tournament
Tue 23 Jun
Goals Leeds
Leeds JLD are delighted to host a five-a-side football tournament, bringing members together for a competitive yet social evening of sport, kindly sponsored by Tremark Associates.
REGISTER
Gee Force Fitness: Rooftop Pilates & Acai (Member exclusive)
Wed 24 Jun
Squire Patton Boggs
Expect an energising class, focusing on strength, balance and mobility in a relaxed rooftop setting with post class Acai Bowls ( Member Exclusive)
Details
LJLD X Carter Burnett: Costs, A Practical Guide
Wed 01 Jul
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
This session will cut through the complexity of costs and focus on what really matters in practice practice — from managing exposure to effectively approaching costs issues.
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Leeds Pride 2026!
Sun 19 Jul
Power, Corruption & Lies
Join us in the Parade for Leeds Pride 2026! Leeds JLD are proud to be walking in the parade for this year’s Leeds Pride, followed with an afterparty in Power, Corruption and Lies
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Meet our Committee...

MACY WYNN

CHAIR

LEIGH FREEMAN

VICE-CHAIR

HOLLY GOLDSBOROUGH-PIKE

TREASURER