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Leeds JLD Charity of the Year 2024 – Candlelighters!
By Rachael Barthel (Charity and Education Officer) Leeds JLD this year will raise funds in support of the wonderful Yorkshire based...
Mar 18, 2024


Hello 2023!
With a new year upon us, we thought we would update you with our new committee, our nominees for charity of the year and some of the...
Jan 15, 2023


World Mental Health Day 2022
Today, Monday 10th October, is World Mental Health Day 2022. We hope the conversation around mental health and wellbeing, specifically...
Oct 10, 2022


Leeds JLD Summer Social with BCL Legal
We had an absolute blast with our members at last week’s summer social held at Northern Monk! The event was kindly sponsored by BCL...
Aug 9, 2022


JLD JIU-JITSU
Leeds JLD took part in a private Jiu-Jitsu taster class this week with Gracie Barra in Horsforth. Our instructor, Magnus, was great fun...
Jul 6, 2022


Leeds JLD Get Bendy
A few of our members came along to our recent anti-desk yoga session. We're all probably a bit guilty of slouching at our desks and so it...
Jun 17, 2022


Our first ever Speed Networking!
We recently held our first ever speed networking event at SALT, Granary Wharf in Leeds city centre, which was a huge success! Our members...
Jun 15, 2022


LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: TOP TIPS FOR JUNIOR LAWYERS FROM JUNIOR LAWYERS
This week is mental health awareness week. As junior lawyers, it’s no secret that we suffer from stress and pressure in the workplace,...
May 10, 2022


What’s On: Leeds Law Society
Leeds Law Society have lots of exciting events coming up. Check them out below! Residential Conveyancing Update Date 10/02/2022 Members...
Feb 10, 2022


Leeds Refugee Forum - the LJLD Charity of the Year 2022!
The Leeds JLD aims to support a local charity with fundraising from our events throughout the year. The votes are in, and we are...
Feb 7, 2022


NQ Talks with CapeClarke Legal Recruitment
We are delighted to invite our Leeds JLD members to this year’s NQ Careers Talk, run by CapeClarke - legal recruitment specialists....
Feb 3, 2022


2022 LAUNCH EVENT WITH DEBORAH OGDEN
On Wednesday we hosted our launch event for 2022 with Deborah Ogden as a member exclusive event. The night was held at Lost and Found...
Jan 28, 2022


Saying goodbye to the Leeds JLD Charity of the Year for 2021!
In 2021 we were delighted to raise funds our charity of the year, Zarach. Zarach was set up in 2015 to provide beds for children living...
Jan 17, 2022


The Year of 2022
Thank you to all who have voted for next years committee. We are delighted to announce that Olamide Owojori from Stewarts will be joining...
Dec 6, 2021


Netball Social with Sacco Mann
Now that our netball league is up and running, JLD held a netball social at Leeds Postal Service, open for all members and non-members....
Nov 15, 2021


Join our Committee!
Do you want to become more involved in your local JLD? Do you want to represent your firm/chambers? Do you have ideas for organising...
Nov 8, 2021


Leeds JLD Ball with CapeClarke
Last weekend the Leeds JLD hosted their annual ball at The Met Hotel in Leeds. The evening was enjoyed by over 150 guests from law firms...
Nov 4, 2021


What’s On: Leeds Law Society
Leeds Law Society have lots of exciting events coming up. Check them out below! Enabling Neurodiversity in the Workplace: the importance...
Oct 28, 2021


JLD Advocacy Talk with Emily Ward
The Leeds JLD were fortunate enough to be joined by Deputy District Judge, experienced Barrister and Deputy Head of the Family Law Team,...
Oct 26, 2021


JLD Dog Walk
This morning we sent out our sports update for October (you can join our mailing list via our website homepage). We have lots of sports...
Oct 15, 2021
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