Recognised Groups

The TSG is one of a number a groups affiliated to the Law Society. Like the TSG they provide services and benefits to their members and represent the interests of a wide variety of members of the profession.

The groups recognised by the Law Society offer solicitors, student members and trainees a unique package of
benefits. These include:

● Personal support
● Professional development
● Networking opportunities
● A voice within the profession and with external stakeholders
● Regular newsletters or magazines containing the latest information in your area of interest

Membership of the groups is free but now, for data protection reasons, you must opt in to join. This will also enable the groups to achieve a greater focus on the services that you need. If you belong to one of the groups that already operates an opt-in membership, please opt in again to confirm that you wish your membership to continue.

To join or to find out more, please contact the Law Society's Redditich office on 020 7242 1222, or visit the group’s website.

The Groups are:

 Association of Women Solicitors - www.womensolicitors.org.uk
 Black Solicitors' Network - www.blacksolicitorsnetwork.co.uk
 Commerce & Industry Group - www.cigroup.org.uk
 Group for Solicitors with Disabilities - www.gsdnet.org.uk
 Solicitors in Local Government - www.slgov.org.uk
 Sole Practioners Group - www.spg.uk.com
 Young Solicitors' Group - www.ysg.org

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN SOLICITORS

www.womensolicitors.org.uk

● The Association of Women Solicitors articulates and represents the views of women solicitors. Through its national network the group provides an opportunity for women solicitors to mix informally in a business environment. It also offers educational courses (including the Returner Course for those returning to the profession after a career break), lectures and seminars designed for women solicitors, and pastoral care through its Mentoring Scheme and Maternity Helpline.

● Membership is free and open to any woman solicitor or trainee who is either a member or an associate member of the Law Society.

For further information, an application form and details of regional groups contact:

Judith McDermott, The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL (Dx56 Lon/Chancery Ln)
Tel: 020 7320 5793 Fax: 020 7831 0170 judith.mcdermott@lawsociety.org.uk

BLACK SOLICITORS’ NETWORK

www.blacksolicitorsnetwork.co.uk

● Membership is open to all solicitors, trainee solicitors, paralegals and students of African or Caribbean descent and any solicitor in England and Wales who supports the aims and objectives of the BSN irrespective of their race. Membership is free.

● BSN represents black solicitors, ensuring their views are articulated and heard within the profession. BSN aims to promote equality and challenge discrimination within the profession.

For further information, an application form and details of regional groups contact:

Zainab Kemsley, The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL (Dx56 Lon/Chancery Ln)
Tel: 020 7316 5773 Fax: 020 7831 0170 zainab.kemsley@lawsociety.org.uk

COMMERCE & INDUSTRY GROUP

www.cigroup.org.uk

● The Commerce & Industry Group promotes and develops the interests of solicitors employed in commerce and industry both within the profession and externally. It provides a forum in which members may study and discuss matters of common interest and concern on a national or regional basis. It provides both legal and management
training relevant specifically to in-house lawyers.

● Membership is free and open to those solicitors and trainees who are members of the Law Society and who either practise or are employed in any capacity in commerce and industry, or are in salaried employment of a similar kind.

For further information and details of regional groups contact:

Bill Graydon, C&I National Office, 3B Parkway Trading Estate, Trafford Park, Manchester M32 0TL
Tel: 0161 864 1866 Fax: 0161 864 4972 info@cigroup.org.uk

SOLICITOR SOLE PRACTITIONERS GROUP

www.spg.uk.com

● The Solicitor Sole Practitioners Group represents, supports and develops the interests of sole practitioners. It provides support in the form of advice, information, an annual conference and other activities that enhance the ability of sole practitioners to operate successfully.

● Membership is free and automatic for solicitors who practise as sole principals or as sole directors and sole shareholders in an incorporated practice. 

For further information and details of regional groups contact:

Stephanie Nunn, The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL (Dx56 Lon/Chancery Ln)
Tel: 020 7320 5801 Fax: 020 7831 0170
stephanie.nunn@lawsociety.org.uk

GROUP FOR SOLICITORS WITH DISABILITIES

www.gsdnet.org.uk

● The Group for Solicitors with Disabilities aims to increase awareness amongst the legal profession of the special needs of disabled people as clients or citizens.

● Membership is free and open to solicitor and trainee members of the Law Society and students who intend to become solicitors, with physical, hidden or sensory disabilities.

For further information and an application form contact:

Judith McDermott, The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL (Dx56 Lon/Chancery Ln)
Tel: 020 7320 5793 Fax: 020 7831 0170 judith.mcdermott@lawsociety.org.uk

SOLICITORS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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● The Solicitors in Local Government promotes and develops the role of solicitors employed in local government, and considers and takes appropriate action on all matters concerning local government, including the training, duties and responsibilities, status, remuneration and interests of members.

● Membership is free and is open to those solicitors and trainees who are members of the Law Society and who are employed by a local authority, a joint authority or committee, a police authority, an association of local authorities or are in employment of a similar kind.

For further information and details of regional groups contact:

Stephanie Nunn, The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL (Dx56 Lon/Chancery Ln)
Tel: 020 7320 5801 Fax: 020 7831 0170 stephanie.nunn@lawsociety.org.uk