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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.

Proposed Changes to the AG's Civil Panels

Proposed Changes to the AG's Civil Panels

The Law Society has responded to a government Legal Department consultation on proposed changes to the attorney general’s panels of junior counsel who undertake civil, EU and international work for all government departments.

There are three London panels, a regional panel and a Public International Panel (PIL). Only the PIL has any solicitor members. The consultation indicates that there are frequently availability and capacity issues across the regional panel, with not enough counsel to take on work.

The Society says that these problems could be alleviated if the panels were opened up to solicitors with higher rights.

The full response can be downloaded here.