🌴 BDJLD Summer Ball 2026 — what a night! 🌴 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Summer Ball at Key West, Bournemouth! 🥂 It was fantastic to see so many juniors come together for an evening of live music, great food, cocktails, dancing and, most importantly, plenty of opportunity to connect and celebrate together. We’re delighted that the Summer Ball continues to go from strength to strength year on year, and this year was certainly no exception. We hope

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the Bournemouth & District Junior Lawyers Division self-defence event! It was a fantastic event and a great opportunity to learn practical self-defence techniques, build confidence, and connect with fellow legal professionals in a fun and supportive environment. A big thank you to our sponsors On Point Data Ltd for making this event possible, and a special thank you to Leanne Lolley for her continued support of the Bour

An Amazing day at Salisbury Racecourse for our annual BDJLD day at the Races sponcered by 3PB Barristers!

Great turnout at our Pump Court Chambers ‘What they don’t teach you on the LPC/SQE’ event hosted at Steele Raymond LLP Solicitors. A very informative session! Huge thank you to all our speakers: Oliver Foy, Rebecca Paterson, Rebekah Batt and Emily Chapman and congratulations to the winner of the dinner voucher!

For anyone considering a career in law, one of the biggest questions is which area of practice will suit you. Private Client Law offers a career that is technically challenging, people focused and varied. As a Private Client Executive at Harold G Walker Solicitors, training to qualify as a solicitor through the SQE route, I see every day how impactful this work can be. What working in Private Client Law involves Private Client Law covers Wills, Trusts, Probate, Court of Prote

A fantastic evening at our BDJLD Wine Tasting Event last month 🍷 Thank you to everyone who joined us for a relaxed and sociable night of great company, excellent wines, and delicious cheese. It was brilliant to see such a stro ng turnout and so many new and familiar faces enjoying the tasting experience together. A special thank you to our sponsor, Wilson & Roe High Court Enforcement , for supporting the event, and to the wine specialist from VinGin for guiding us through a

Working in Wills, Trusts and Probate is much more varied than people often expect. As a newly qualified solicitor, my days are busy and practical, with a mix of client contact, drafting, and managing ongoing matters. Starting the Day I usually start the day by checking emails and organising my workload across my probate, trust, Will, and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) files. With lots of matters running at once, staying organised is essential. I’ll prioritise urgent tasks,

8:30am – A Chai Latte Start I like to get into the office area a little early, and today I met a few colleagues at the local coffee shop next door for a chai latte. It’s a nice way to ease into the day and catch up with friends before things get busy. 8:50am – Getting Set Up Once at my desk, I logged in and put together my to‑do list. With so many matters moving at the same time, having a clear plan is essential. 9:00am – 10:30am – Demerger Document Drafting My morning sta

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Project Climbing Centre for our recent bouldering social! It was fantastic to see so many people getting involved, supporting each other on the walls, and making the most of the session. We hope you all enjoyed the introductory lesson, the climbing challenges, and staying on to watch the finals (a great way to round off the evening!). A few photos from the night below 📸

Our pottery painting social at All Fired Up in Bournemouth was a sell-out! It was fantastic to see such a great turnout of junior legal professionals and guests coming together for a relaxed, creative evening away from the office. From first-time painters to hidden artists, everyone got involved, and the atmosphere was brilliant throughout. Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! We can’t wait to see your finished pieces once they’ve