The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD)’s eighth annual essay competition is now open for applications. This year’s essay title, ‘How will the rule of law be affected by advances in legal technology?’ should be tackled in no more than 2,000 words, and submitted before the deadline of 30 November 2018. Anyone with the status of LPC student, LPC graduate or trainee solicitor as of the closing date is welcome to apply; as well as a cash prize of £500, the winner will also see their essay published on the JLD website. Entries should be sent via email to juniorlawyers@lawsociety.org.uk.
08 August 2018
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