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
Chair's Blog - December 2009 - WES delegate fee slashed to £395!- Chair's Blog - January 2010 - Top 10 New Year's Resolutions
E Briefing - January 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.
Weekend School 2010 - Book Now!
Chair’s Blog – February 2010
SLG is giving its membership a hugh discount on the delegate fee for the Weekend School in York from 22nd to 25th April 2010. The price has been reduced to a staggering £395 in keeping with the difficult economic climate.
What a bargain for up to 13 hours accredited CPD, a fantastic Exhibition, the premier LG social event – the Annual Dinner – and networking opportunities to die for!
The flyers are out and the booking forms are on the website so BOOK NOW to secure your place – don’t miss out.
Don’t forget that this year there are day tickets for the Friday and Saturday and you can express an interest in having one of these – there will be discounts for multi tickets bought by an authority.
At the WES we are also celebrating the Local Government Young Solicitor of the Year Award sponsored by Trowers and Hamlin. NOMINATE NOW a colleague that has excelled in local government practice – full details are on the website.
Best wishes
Guy Goodman
Chair
Solicitors in Local Government Ltd
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SLG News
The Jackson Report - Local Government View?
SLG seeks views on the Jackson Report Findings
Judicial Selection Process
New Law Society videos give insight into the process
SLG responds to Fairer Fees Consultation
Support for new fee proposals that will benefit all LG solicitors but opposition to paying towards the contribution fund.
A monthly selection of case comments, specialist articles and legislation digests from Sweet & Maxwell
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