Lawyers with Disabilities Division

Lawyers with Disabilities Division (LDD) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for people with disabilities - whether they are solicitors, would-be solicitors, or clients.

News

National committee and annual general meeting: 16 May 2012

The Lawyers with Disabilities Division national committee meeting will take place at the Law Society Hall on Wednesday 16 May 2012 at 14:15, followed by the annual general meeting (AGM) at 16:00. The LDD would like to invite all attendees to a drinks reception in the Reading room from 17:00 until 19:30. For details or to RSVP contact Judith McDermott at enquiries.ldd@lawsociety.org.uk.
RSVP for the annual general meeting (Word, 62kb)

JLD conference and ball

Offering a mix of keynote speeches, practical breakout sessions and networking opportunities, the JLD Annual Conference and Ball provides invaluable guidance on taking control of your career. It is open to all solicitors with less than five years' PQE, as well as trainees and students. It takes place on 28 April 2012 in Liverpool.
Book on the JLD conference and ball

SRA consultation on the minimum salary

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is consulting on deregulating the minimum salary that it sets for trainee solicitors. You can let the SRA what affect it will have, including on barriers to entry to the profession. The consultation period closes on 10 April 2010.
Respond to the minimum salary consultation

LPC: provision of reasonable adjustment report

In October 2011, the SRA published overview of the provision of reasonable adjustment for disabled students enrolled on the Legal Practice Course (LPC) between September 2009 and September 2010 and recommendations for further action.
Read the SRA's reasonable adjustment report (PDF, 455kb)

Lawyer with disabilities conference: member report

On 26 October 2011 the LDD held a one-day conference aimed at law students and trainees with disabilities who were considering a career as a solicitor. The programme was opened by the deputy vice-president, Nick Fluck. Member Abi Oyenigba shares his experience of the day.
Abi Oyenigba's confernece experience, (PDF, 286kb)

Mentoring scheme

The scheme is actively promoted by LDD and we welcome new members. We would also like to hear from law firms who may be able to assist by providing mentors. Email enquiries.ldd@lawsociety.org.uk

Find out more

For more information about LDD contact Judith McDermott on 020 7320 5793 or email enquiries.ldd@lawsociety.org.uk.

Join Lawyers with Disabilities Division

Download and complete the application form below and return it to:

LSS CAU
The Law Society
113, Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1PL

DX56 London/Chancery Lane

Membership application form (PDF, 105kb)