Devon & Somerset Law Society

06/10/2026

Porter Dodson - Solicitors in Somerset, Devon and Dorset are hiring
Commercial Litigation Solicitor - https://www.dasls.com/job-board/perma/1791281280/article/porter-dodson-poundbury-commercial-litigation.html
Corporate Commercial Solicitor - https://www.dasls.com/job-board/perma/1791280500/article/untitled.html

28/09/2026

DASLS Autumn Dinner 2026

28/09/2026

DASLS Autumn Dinner Fundraiser for Presidents Charity is a Huge Success
80 guests came together at The Castle Hotel in Taunton for the DASLS Autumn Dinner on Friday 25th September 2026.
We were delighted to be joined by our guest speaker Samantha Marsh, Senior Coroner for Somerset, who gave an insightful talk about her fascinating role.
DASLS President Ben Darby's chosen charity Young Devon also joined us. Andy Moreman, CEO for Young Devon shared the worthwhile support and very much needed work they provide to young people in Devon.
In addition to the £1,637 Ben raised by completing the 15km Run Devon event, Ben raised £845 the on the night for Young Somerset raising a total of £2,482 across the two charities.

Thank you to all our guests for supporting the dinner, 12 law firms were represented in total and we also welcomed a number of our sponsors insight6, Lloyd & Whyte Legal Indemnities, Smokeball UK, Wessex Searches, Landmark Information Group & M&J Bowers Ltd.

If you would like to support YOUNG SOMERSET - DONATE HERE: https://www.justgiving.com/page/somerset-autumn-dinner?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM

If you would like to support YOUNG DEVON - DONATE HERE: https://rundevon.org/ben-darby

Photos from the night can be VIEWED HERE: https://www.dasls.com/page/gallery.html?name=autumn-dinner-in-somerset&cid=9

Darby & Darby Solicitors

17/09/2026

DASLS are pleased to launch the🏖️Torbay Legal Runner Group.
Meets will take places on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month.
Come and join us for the opening run:

📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026
⏰Meet at 6:00pm
📍Clock Tower/Agatha Christie Bench
👟 5km approx. along the Pier and Sea Front
ℹ️ Open to anyone in the legal profession - All abilities welcome
💷 Free Event

If you would like to be added to the circulation list please email [email protected] or [email protected]

14/09/2026

🏃🏃WELL DONE BEN 🏃🏃
DASLS President Ben Darby took part in Young Devon’s annual fundraiser Run Devon on the 13th September 2026 to raise awareness and funds for his chosen Presidential Charity.
Ben completed the 15km course in good time, what a great achievement.

Young Devon is such an important cause dedicated to changing the opportunities presented to young people in our community.

There is still time to donate: https://rundevon.org/ben-darby

Darby & Darby Solicitors

10/09/2026

Exeter Legal Running Group Launched

Following the success of the first Exeter Legal Runner with its founder Mark Evans, Law Society President back in June, in conjunction with the JLD we launched the new Exeter Legal Running Group on the 3rd September.

📅 October date to be released soon

ℹ️ Open to anyone in the legal profession - All abilities welcome

💷 Free Event

If you would like to be added to the circulation or get involved with setting up a similar group in Torbay or Taunton, get in touch: [email protected]

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