Birmingham Law Society has today announced the launch of its new Junior Lawyers Division (JLD), a unified and inclusive community for aspiring and early-career legal professionals across the city.
Formed in 2026 through a collaboration building on the work of the Birmingham Solicitors Group, the JLD brings together students, trainees, newly qualified solicitors and junior lawyers under one banner. The new division will serve as the collective voice of junior members within Birmingham Law Society and the wider legal profession.
The mission of the JLD is to support, represent and inspire the next generation of Birmingham’s lawyers. Through a varied programme of professional development, networking, mentoring, wellbeing initiatives and social events, the JLD will help members build skills, forge connections and navigate the early stages of their careers with confidence. Diversity, inclusion and access to the profession sit at the heart of the division’s work.
Matt O’Brien, President of Birmingham Law Society, said:
“The launch of the Junior Lawyers Division is an important step forward for Birmingham Law Society and for the future of our profession. By creating a single, dedicated division for junior lawyers, we are ensuring their voices are heard and that they have access to meaningful support and opportunities. The JLD demonstrates our commitment to nurturing talent, promoting inclusion and strengthening Birmingham’s legal community.”
The JLD will act as a vital bridge between junior lawyers and Birmingham Law Society, ensuring that emerging perspectives are represented and that junior members are actively involved in shaping the profession locally.
Christie Nelson of Freeths LLP, Co-Chair of the Junior Lawyers Division, commented:
“The JLD is about creating a space where junior lawyers feel supported, heard and connected. Through collaboration and shared experience, we can build a strong, inclusive community that supports junior lawyers throughout the early stages of their careers.”
Kristian Campbell-Drummond of Weightmans, Co-Chair of the Junior Lawyers Division, added:
“This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen collaboration across Birmingham’s legal community. The JLD will provide practical support, professional development and a genuine sense of belonging for junior lawyers, whatever stage they are at.”
By bringing together junior legal professionals under one division, the Junior Lawyers Division reinforces Birmingham’s reputation as a vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking legal hub, committed to developing the next generation of legal talent.
Find out more about the JLD here.