Business reporter

Published 29th May 2023, 16:45 BST

Switalskis trainee Jessica Nugent-Herrett, from Huddersfield, initiated the revival of the local JLD, which had lapsed due to existing committee members passing the five year post-qualified cut-off requirement.

Ms Nugent-Herrett has been appointed as chair, with Emily Kennett becoming vice chair and Rebecca Wardle becoming the equality and diversity director. The trio have formed a 14-strong committee with trainees and paralegals from Brearleys Solicitors, Eaton Smith, Ramsdens Solicitors and Ridley & Hall Solicitors.

Ms Nugent-Herrett said: “We are very excited to re-establish this group in the area and are keen to get as many local people involved as possible.

Kirklees and Calderdale junior lawyers division committee members, including chair Jessica Nugent-Herrett from Switalskis (front, 4th from left).

“Joining a local JLD is a fantastic way to access networking and training events and a chance to have first-hand experience and support from people at various stages of their legal careers."

The JLD will hold its launch event at 6pm on June 29 at Revolution, Huddersfield.

Membership is open to local paralegals, legal assistants, law students, trainee solicitors, newly qualified (NQ) solicitors, licensed conveyancers and legal executives with up to five years’ NQ experience.

Local legal sector trainees join forces to reinstate Kirklees and Calderdale junior law division