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Come Join Us!

Come Join Us!

Membership of Tees Valley Law Society offers opportunities whether you are a qualified solicitor or other legal professional, or you are in the early stages of training.

Members are offered discounted rates for all of our training events, which are held locally and at the end of the working day to ensure the least disruption to you, your firm and your clients. We hold regular networking and social events where members can come together informally to discuss issues within the profession, but more importantly to share ideas.

Membership of TVLS is about offering support whether formally through involvement of the Council or more informally by sharing ideas about best practice with other firms. By becoming a member of TVLS there are opportunities to become involved in the running of the Society, whether through membership of Council or Committees or in a more informal role.

The application process is quick and simple and membership is great value. Join us today.

Prison and Courts Bill

Prison and Courts Bill

The Prisons and Courts Bill was published on Thursday 23 February. The Bill contains proposals to introduce changes to the following areas:

  1. Prisons
  2. Judicial diversity (Ts&Cs of judicial appointments)
  3. Protecting victims of domestic violence from being cross-examined by their abuser in family court
  4. Online courts
  5. Whiplash claims, including raising the limit to £5,000

The Law Society will analyse the Bill in detail, and we will update you on their recommended next steps shortly.