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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.

Success Story: Battling For Local Justice

Success Story: Battling For Local Justice

In July 2015, HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) announced the propsed closure of 91 courts across the country. Chichester was faced with losing both the Chichester Combined Court (crown and county) and Chichester Magistrates Court.

Family solicitor Edward Cooke was unhappy about the prospect of losing his local courts, and decided to take on the might of Whitehall and HMCTS in order to stop the closures. You can read his story, and find out about the lessons he learned along the way, here.