Plymouth JLD

15/07/2025

📣 PJLD AGM – You’re Invited!
Join us for the Plymouth Junior Lawyers Division Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 23rd July at Womble Bond Dickinson.

Whether you’re a trainee, paralegal, newly qualified, or just starting out in the legal world — we’d love to see you there! The AGM is a great chance to hear what we’ve been up to, have your say, and most importantly… get involved!

💼 We’re now inviting applications to join the PJLD Committee! If you’re enthusiastic about supporting junior lawyers and want to help shape our events and initiatives, we’d love to hear from you. Just email us at [email protected] with up to 250 words on the role you’re interested in and why.

🕕 Time: Tuesday 23rd July at 5:30pm
📍 Location: Womble Bond Dickinson, Ballard House, West Hoe Road, PL1 3AE

🔗 Link to roles and info:

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26/05/2025

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who attended the PJLD Roaring 20s Ball on Friday! ✨

It was fantastic to see so many embrace the theme, fill the dance floor, and come together to support the Devon & Cornwall Food Action - DCFA and each other! Your energy and enthusiasm truly made the night special.

We’re especially grateful to our incredible sponsors KE Costs Lawyers - Legal Costs Specialists, Web AM and KBG Chambers— your support makes events like these possible. A special shoutout to University of Plymouth Big Band, Once Upon A Time Event Styling, and Lauren Spinks in helping bring the evening to life.

👏 Congratulations to our award winners:

🏆 Rising Star – Jenna Launder
🏆 Legal Mentor – Laura Keith
🏆 Charity Champion – Sophi Carroll
🏆 Legal Aid Champion – Catlin Johns
🏆 Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Champion – Josie McDonald

We also want to celebrate all those who were nominated — the competition was tough, and every nomination was well-deserved.

Here’s to more memorable events in the future! 🥂

See link below to all the pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/pqssb1yormxlmpqsztnvm/AHViEXSPmQucv4nHULMB9PM?rlkey=s6vpdh9tuv29n45ijugkav22g&st=3q3li9k1&dl=0

09/05/2025

The countdown is on — just two weeks to go until our PJLD 1920’s Ball! 🪩 💃🏻 🕺🏻

We can’t wait to see you all dressed to the nines in your finest. Get ready for a night of sparkle, style, and celebration!

A roaring thank you to our wonderful sponsors — KBG Chambers, Web AM, and KE Costs Lawyers - Legal Costs Specialists — for helping make this evening possible.

18/04/2025

🌟 We are pleased to announce that nominations are now OPEN for the PJLD Awards 2025. 🌟

Please send your nominations in to [email protected] by Friday 2nd May. There are 5 available Award categories, featuring a new 'Rising Star' and 'Charity Champion' Award.

Please note that you will only be able to nominate an individual for one category (rather than multiple) in order to maintain fairness. The awards will be independently judged by someone outside of the PJLD Committee and announced at the Law Ball on Friday 23rd May.

Huge thank you to our sponsors KBG Chambers and Web AM we are very grateful for your support 👏🏻

16/04/2025

Ready to take the next step in your legal career?

Training contract applications at Woollcombe Yonge Solicitors LLP are now open!

If you’re ambitious, driven, and looking to develop your future in law, see below for details on how to apply ⬇️

Woollcombe Yonge are seeking to recruit 2-3 trainee solicitors for opportunities in a several departments. Applications are open until Friday the 9th of May 2025. The contracts will commence in August / September 2025. We would prefer candidates to have:...

14/04/2025

🌟 Walk & Pub lunch walk in collaboration with Devon & Somerset Junior Lawyers Division 🌟

🥾 Grab your boots! 🥾

Join us for a refreshing morning in nature. Whether you’re an avid hiker or looking for a fun way to stay active and network with other lawyers, this event is the perfect outdoor escape.

We’ll be hiking across Dartmoor on a route that will take approximately an hour and a half.

Lace up your boots, grab your dogs and join us on this trail. Spaces are limited, so RSVP now!

📅 Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
⏰ Time: Start at 10:30am
📍 Location: Bellever Forest Car Park, Yelverton, PL20 6TT
💰 Tickets: Free for members | £5 for non-members + booking fee

Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dartmoor-walk-pub-lunch-tickets-1320519211509?aff=oddtdtcreator 🎟️

24/03/2025

🌟 Save the Date🌟
The PJLD Ball is back this year. Save the date and stay tuned for more details coming soon! 🎟️

17/03/2025

Following our charity quiz event earlier last month- please see details below regarding volunteering at Devon & Cornwall Food Action - DCFA.

The volunteering event is scheduled for 25 March 2025 at 6pm at the D&CFA premises at Unit 4, Porsham Close, Roborough, Plymouth, PL6 7DB, we would love to see some of you there to support the charity.

Please email [email protected] to register your interest and attendance.

We look forward to seeing you there.

24/02/2025

Huge thank you to everyone who attended last weeks quiz. We are so grateful for the support for Devon & Cornwall Food Action - DCFA and hope you all enjoyed the evening. We have raised a huge £900 for charity and are so grateful for the support 👏🏻

Special thank to Devon Chambers for sponsoring, the loft for having us and of course, our charities Officer Sophi Carroll for the time and effort she has put into this event.

Volunteering: As mentioned on the night there will be a volunteering event on 25 March 2025 at 6pm at the D&CFA premises at Unit 4, Porsham Close, Roborough, Plymouth, PL6 7DB, we would love to see some of you there to support the charity.

Any questions regarding this, please message the usual pages or email [email protected].

Thank you all!

20/02/2025

We are looking forward to welcoming you all at our quiz this evening, in order to raise funds for Devon & Cornwall Food Action - DCFA!

Please be reminded to bring cash for our charity raffle, as there are some amazing prizes to be won! 🎟️

Thank you very much to all the local businesses who have donated prizes:

Plymouth Gin Distillery
Amigos Coffee
Nook Houseplants
Snoofles
BLOCK Gym
Paradise Island Adventure Golf - Plymouth
Exeter Racecourse
Plymouth Albion RFC
WILLOWAX

Thank you again to Devon Chambers who have kindly sponsored our quiz.

See you all tonight!

17/02/2025

Tickets are selling fast! Book below you don’t want to miss out 🎟️

✨ Tickets are now on sale✨

Put your knowledge to the test and join us at 7pm on Thursday 20th February 2025 for our charity quiz night to raise funds for our charity of the year: Devon & Cornwall Food Action - DCFADevon & Cornwall Food Action!

Ticket Information & How to Book:

Your ticket will cover entry into the quiz and a welcome drink. You can enter the quiz alone or in teams of up to six people. Tickets are £5 for members/members of firms who have paid an annual membership fee, or £10 for non-members. All proceeds of ticket sales will be going directly to Devon & Cornwall Food Action. Please book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pjldevents/1551077


Raffle:

We will also be holding a raffle to raise vital funds for the charity. There are some amazing prizes to be won from local businesses including:

Plymouth Gin Distillery
Amigos Coffee
Nook Houseplants
Snoofles Pet Accessories
BLOCK Gym
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Exeter Race Course
Plymouth Albion
Willowax

Please ensure you bring cash along on the evening to enter our raffle.

We very much look forward to seeing you there. Huge thank you to our sponsor Devon Chambers and the Loft for hosting us!

03/02/2025

✨ Tickets are now on sale✨

Put your knowledge to the test and join us at 7pm on Thursday 20th February 2025 for our charity quiz night to raise funds for our charity of the year: Devon & Cornwall Food Action - DCFADevon & Cornwall Food Action!

Ticket Information & How to Book:

Your ticket will cover entry into the quiz and a welcome drink. You can enter the quiz alone or in teams of up to six people. Tickets are £5 for members/members of firms who have paid an annual membership fee, or £10 for non-members. All proceeds of ticket sales will be going directly to Devon & Cornwall Food Action. Please book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pjldevents/1551077


Raffle:

We will also be holding a raffle to raise vital funds for the charity. There are some amazing prizes to be won from local businesses including:

Plymouth Gin Distillery
Amigos Coffee
Nook Houseplants
Snoofles Pet Accessories
BLOCK Gym
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
Exeter Race Course
Plymouth Albion
Willowax

Please ensure you bring cash along on the evening to enter our raffle.

We very much look forward to seeing you there. Huge thank you to our sponsor Devon Chambers and the Loft for hosting us!