Devon & Somerset Law Society

21/08/2026

Don't miss the DASLS Time Recording morning Seminar with Robert Mowbray on Tuesday 29th September 2026 at Exeter Racecourse.
Robert will be focusing on:
- Time recording
- Pricing strategies
- Learning how to negotiate fees with greater confidence
- Action planning

BOOK your place now:

Time recording and Pricing Masterclass Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026Time: 9:45am - 1:00pmVenue: Exeter Racecourse, ExeterSpeaker: Robert MowbrayCourse Outline: Attending this seminar will provide you with simple and practical advice on how you can cha...

21/08/2026

DASLS President Ben Darby announces his Presidential challenge for his chosen charity Young Devon

Ben will be running the 15km (9 miler) at Young Devon’s annual Run Devon event; raising money to support the young people who need it most in our community. By giving on the link below you directly support:

🏫 bringing opportunities to our share of the 1 million young people not in education, employment or training that live in our community
🏠 reducing homelessness amongst young people through direct provision of accommodation
🧑‍⚕️ mental health and mentoring services for young people

Please donate what 💰 you can - Ben has set a fundraising target of £100 per km so £1,500 here we come!

SPONSOR BEN HERE: https://rundevon.org/ben-darby
Darby & Darby Solicitors

RunDevon 2026: Make a donation today to support RunDevon 2026 and help us change the odds in favour of young people.

19/08/2026

BOOK AM Session Here: https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1772725863/article/24-september-2026-sra-account-rules-your-essential.html
BOOK PM Session Here: https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1772734032/article/24-september-2026-sra-account-rules-key-risks-comm.html

11/08/2026

Following the success of the first Exeter Legal Runner with its founder Mark Evans, Law Society President in June, in conjunction with the JLD we are running a regular Legal Runner meet up.
ℹ️ Open to anyone in the legal profession - All abilities welcome
💷 Free Event
Please register you interest/attendance with [email protected]
Order your Legal Runner T-Shirt and support LawCare
https://legalrunner.co.uk/
https://lawcare.beaconforms.com/form/4e517a24

13/07/2026

Pam Johns' year as President of the Devon & Somerset Law Society has come to a close, but the memories and connections will stay with her much longer.

She reflects on what her time leading across the region taught her about people, the profession, and how organisations such as D&SLS only thrive when people choose to become involved.

Read more about Pam's experience here: https://coodes.co.uk/2026/07/looking-back-pam-johns-reflects-on-her-year-as-president-of-the-devon-somerset-law-society/

02/07/2026

📢AI - How to use CoPilot
🔊 Samantha Smith, Optix Solutions
📆16th July 2026 with
⏰ 2:00pm - 5:00pm
🏢 The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Exeter
💸 £145.00 plus VAT members
💸 £165.00 plus VAT non members

BOOK NOW:

AI - How to use CoPilotDate: Thursday 16th July 2026Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pmSpeaker: Samantha Smith, Optix SolutionsVenue: The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Exeter Programme:This session is designed for professionals who have started using Microsoft Co...

02/07/2026

Wednesday 8th July 2026
Richard Snape will now be delivered ONLINE

AM - Residential Conveyancing Law Update
https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1770649059/article/webinar-conveyancing-law-update-8-july-2026-with-r.html

PM - Conveyancing & The Family Home
https://www.dasls.com/training/perma/1770649309/article/webinar-conveyancing-the-family-home-8-july-2026-w.html

3 for 2 Discount Available

29/06/2026

Twin Bars "Dragon" Julie Waddell and DASLS President Ben Darby feature in June 2026 edition of the Law Society Gazette looking at Entrepreneurs.
Darby & Darby Solicitors

25/06/2026

Walker Family Law UK - A leading, well-established family law practice is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Family Practice Rights (litigation and advocacy) with 5+ years’ PQE to join their growing Southwest based team.

Senior Family/CILEX Solicitor – Private Law ChildrenAre you looking to work for a law firm that:Specialises in and dedicates itself to family law?Leads by example?Supports some of the most vulnerable clients through legal aid?Is located on nature’s doorstep, with outstandin...

19/06/2026

DASLS celebrated legal talent from the Southwest in style at the Legal Awards Annual Dinner on Thursday 18th June in the University of Exeter's Great Hall. More than 360 guests were treated to a delicious dinner whilst being entertained by magicians, caricaturists and a chainsaw performer!

The evening was truly spectacular, hosted by the ever popular David FitzGerald and DASLS President 2025/2026 Pam Johns followed by our after dinner speech from Dean Dunham KC (hon).

15 Awards were won including the DASLS Achievement Award which was presented to David Stokes from Everys Solicitors

Congratulations to all those who where nominated, category winners and those highly commended. You should all be very proud.

Thank you to all of our amazing award category sponsors.

View list of finalists, highly commended and winners: https://daslsawards.com/winners-highly-commended-shortlist

Tony Steiner
Stephens Scown East Devon Law Ian Hunt Wolferstans Amicus Law Solicitors Apricity Law Walker Family Law UK The Family Law Company Darby & Darby Solicitors Wollens Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP Tozers LLP Kitson Boyce LLP Coodes Solicitors