Welcome to SLG Focused on supporting and representing all solicitors in local government.
If you are a solicitor or trainee solicitor employed in local government in England & Wales, you are eligible to be a member of SLG.
About SLG
An introduction to SLG
Solicitors in Local Government Limited is the professional association which represents the 4,000 local government solicitors and trainees in England and Wales. Read more
The structure of SLG
SLG's work is co-ordinated by the National Executive Committee and there are nine regional Branches which provide training, hold seminars and events and help to organise Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in your area. Read more
Member benefits
As a member of SLG you will be part of a long established and dedicated organisation, which is specifically tailored to represent and promote the interests of solicitors and trainees in local government. Read more
Trainee solicitors
Trainee solicitors are actively encouraged to participate and sign up to full membership of SLG. Read more
Knowledge network
Latest additions to the Knowledge Network
The Law Society response to Commission Initiative on Public Concession Contracts
E-Brief - July 2010
Legislation Tracker - July 2010
LGG training courses
LGG is the leading legal training provider for local authorities. It is managed jointly by SLG and ACSeS on your behalf. View available courses.
Chair's Blog - July 2010
Well my month got off to a spectacular start with my attendance at the Institute of Legal Executives Annual Presidential Lunch in the magnificent setting of the Clothworker’s Hall. The main speaker was Helena Kennedy QC and the Principal Guest was The Master of the Rolls. The ILEX Branch of our profession is clearly in fine form and we must always bear in mind and acknowledge the significant contribution and the quality of the work performed by Legal Executives in our ever busier departments. It is right that SLG should continue its close association with the Institute and encourage and applaud those of our working colleagues who study for their qualifications by that route.
As many of you know I am a Yorkshireman, and therefore considered something of a Northerner, but mid month took me further North than even I have been for a while to the inaugural Northern Conference in Newcastle which I had the honour to jointly chair with Andrew Frosdick the Immediate Past President of ACSeS. A splendid day in the lovely environment of the newly restored Hancock Museum (well worth a long visit if you are passing that way) with opportunities for plenary sessions, break out groups and networking. This was an event organised by the Branches, in the Branches and for the Branches and was a tremendous success. It was the very essence of SLG.
Towards the end of the month I had a working meeting with Des Hudson the Chief Executive of The Law Society at which we drew together and explored the extremely positive aspects of our continuing relationship with Chancery Lane. I brought Des up to date on our current policies and intended developments in the months to come.
Finally (phew) I chaired my first meeting of your NEC last Friday at which we were honoured by an address from the President of the Law Society Robert Heslett whose term in office is due to end shortly. The President spoke of the significant role played and yet to be played by employed solicitors in today’s legal world and the progress made by the Law Society in recognising their importance to the profession at large. A full business meeting followed and I was very encouraged by the contributions of your representatives around the table. Look out for details of the SIG Convenors Conference this autumn and the Study Trip to Dublin in December.
By the way ----- the birds have flown!
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