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

LJLD X LCASS X PAGE Padel Morning
Tue, Oct 06
Slazenger Padel Club Leeds
LCASS, LJLD & Michael Page Finance are delighted to invite you to a Padel networking morning in partnership with Slazenger Padel, Leeds (Seacroft)
REGISTER
LJLD Mixed Netball Tournament - Re-scheduled
Wed, Oct 07
The Edge
Firms will go head-to-head in a friendly tournament, encouraging teamwork and fitness, with an opportunity to connect off the court as well. All abilities are welcome and mixed teams are encouraged.
REGISTER
Speed Networking
Wed, Oct 14
The New Conservatory
Our Speed Networking event is returning — giving you the chance to meet new people, make valuable connections and have a few great conversations along the way.
REGISTER
Comedy Night
Wed, Oct 21
Comedy Club at HIFI
It’s time to make some room in the diary for an evening of big laughs. Join us for our next Comedy Night and get ready for a night of entertainment. Round up your friends, colleagues or comedy-loving crew — and come join us.
REGISTER
FELT Bowling at Lane 7
Thu, Oct 22
Lane7 Leeds
Firms with eight or less trainees = FELT. Join us for an evening of bowling fun at Lane7! Prepare to be bowled over by networking and pin down on key talking points...
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First Time Buyer Talks with Sett Mortgages
Thu, Oct 29
Bibis Restaurant
Details

Meet our Committee...

MACY WYNN

CHAIR

LEIGH FREEMAN

VICE-CHAIR

HOLLY GOLDSBOROUGH-PIKE

TREASURER