About Us

The Merseyside JLD is an independent association affiliated to the National JLD. It strives to provide an educational and professional support network for young lawyers in the Merseyside region and is equipped to represent the views and opinions of its members on a national level.

As a committee, the Merseyside JLD provides a wide range of services, including networking opportunities through its social and sporting events, educational talks and seminars, work experience and charity fundraising. The Merseyside JLD encourages members, irrespective of age or qualification status, to participate in all that it has to offer.

With the help of sponsors many of the Merseyside JLD events are free of charge and provide a fantastic opportunity for junior lawyers to become involved in the wider Merseyside legal community.

These events also provide scope for sponsors looking to target legal professionals in the area. If you are interested in taking advantage of a sponsorship opportunity with the Merseyside JLD, please visit the Apply to Sponsor page of this site or email the sponsorship representative, Sarah Barnes, at sarah.barnes@hilldickinson.com.

Membership is free and open to: 

• Enrolled students (ie, with enrolled student status of the Solicitors Regulation Authority);
• Paralegals;
• Trainee Solicitors; and
• Solicitors who have been practising for up to five years.

If you are interested in joining the Merseyside JLD and being notified of its events, please complete the application form on the Apply to Join page of this site. Should you have any other enquiries or comments, please contact the Chair, Kate Moore at kate.moore@hilldickinson.com or the Vice Chair, Julie O'Hare, at julie.o'hare@dwf.co.uk.