The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) of Birmingham Law Society is the unified voice of aspiring and early-career legal professionals across the city. Established in 2026 through a collaboration with the Birmingham Solicitors Group, the JLD brings together students, trainees, newly qualified solicitors, and junior lawyers into one inclusive, dynamic community.
Our mission is to support, represent, and inspire the next generation of Birmingham’s legal profession. We do this by providing meaningful opportunities for professional development, networking, mentoring, and wellbeing, while championing diversity, inclusion, and access to the profession.
The JLD acts as a bridge between junior lawyers and the wider Birmingham Law Society, ensuring that emerging voices are heard and represented within the profession. Through a varied programme of educational events, careers support, social activities, and community initiatives, we help our members build connections, develop skills, and navigate the early stages of their legal careers with confidence.
By working closely with established groups within the Birmingham legal community, the Junior Lawyers Division strengthens collaboration across the profession and reinforces Birmingham’s reputation as a vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking legal hub.