About us
An introduction
Focused on supporting and representing all solicitors in local government
SLG is the professional body promoting, representing and supporting the 4,000 local government solicitors and trainees in England and Wales. We are separate from, but recognised by, The Law Society.
There are nine regional Branches which provide training, hold seminars and events and help to organise Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in your area in your area that concentrate on particular areas of practice. There are also a wide range of other services and activities for members as described throughout this website.
SLG's work is co-ordinated by the National Executive Committee and managed on a day-to-day by the Management Committee comprising the National Officers. Membership is open to all solicitors and trainees employed in local government, including Police Authorities, Fire and Rescue Authorities and Passenger Transport Executives. Please see membership eligibility for full details.
Membership is open to all solicitors and trainees employed in local government, including Police Authorities, Fire Authorities and Passenger Transport Executives. See full details of membership eligibility.
Barristers and Legal Executives working in local authority legal departments can also become Associate Members.
SLG is a not for profit company limited by guarantee. Like any company it has a Memorandum and Articles of Association. The latest filed accounts and Annual Report are also open for inspection
SLG News
SLG joins with The Law Society in response to EU Commission
Response to the Commission's Initiative on Public Concession Contracts
SLG Local Lawyers in Schools launching in September
One more SLG site available for 2010/11
Law Society launches In-House Forum
Part of the Society’s increasing dialogue with in-house solicitors
Post-crisis - tackling illegal aid in the courts
Free Law Society Seminar on State Aid - 13th July 2010 in London
WES 2010 Session Slides
Available for Members in the Documents Library
