LLG Training Courses for Junior Lawyers

Are you a trainee lawyer?

Have you recently qualified?

The end of 2024 is nearly here – make 2025 the year to kickstart your training journey with these must-have courses, suitable for junior lawyers at just £75 + VAT*.

Licensing Basic Survival Guide – 15 January 2025, 9:30 - 14:45

A comprehensive introduction to licensing law, covering key points, types of applications, recent cases, and best practices to avoid pitfalls in licensing matters.

Committees Basic Survival Guide – 05 February 2025, 9:30 - 14:45

Gain a solid understanding of the legal framework for council meetings, executive arrangements, committee systems, and best practices for advising elected members effectively.

Planning Basic Survival Guide – 10 March 2025, 9:30 - 14:45

An essential guide to planning law with an overview of the planning system, recent reforms, Section 106 agreements, and enforcement practices, tailored for lawyers new to planning.

The Fundamentals of Local Government – 03 April 2025, 9:30 - 13:00

 A solid grounding in local government principles covering governance, functions, powers, decision-making, and standards with interactive group activities to reinforce learning.

Introduction to the Political Aspects of Local Government – 08 April 2025, 9:15 - 13:30

Operate confidently at the political interface, exploring political structures, member-officer roles, political change, and national/regional contexts.

Secure your spot now by emailing bookings@llg.org.uk.

* You must be a trainee or a recently qualified lawyer with less than 5 years PQE, working in local government to take advantage of the junior lawyer offer. Junior status entitles you to free LLG membership. Please email us with your full name, confirmation of status and qualifying authority (SRA, CILEX etc) and a note of which course you would like to attend.