Eligibility

Q. I am a solicitor in private practice but I act on behalf of local authority clients – am I eligible to join?
A. No, but if you are a sole principal and work exclusively on behalf of local authorities you can become an Associate

Q. I work part time for a local authority and part time in private practice – am I eligible for membership?
A. Yes

Q. I am a qualified solicitor working for a local authority but I do not have a current practising certificate – can I still be a member of SLG?
A. Yes

Q. I work as a local authority lawyer and do the same work as a solicitor but I am actually a barrister or legal executive – am I eligible for membership?
A. No but you can become an Associate which has many of the same benefits

Q. I am a solicitor working in a local authority legal dept but I am employed by an agency – am I eligible to join SLG?
A. Yes

Q. What is the definition of ‘Local Government’?
A. ‘Local Government’ includes the following organisations;
County Council
District/Borough Council
Unitary authority
County Borough Council
Greater London Authority
Joint Local Authority Boards
Housing Arms Length Management Organisations (ALMO)
Passenger Transport Executives or Authorities
Transport for London
Probation Boards
Rent Service
Police Authorities & Police Forces
Fire & Civil Defence Authorities
National Parks Authorities
A Development Corporation
The London Development Agency