The new division is a unified and inclusive community for aspiring and early-career legal professionals across the city.
Formed in 2026 through a collaboration building on the work of the Birmingham Solicitors Group, the JLD brings together students, trainees, newly qualified solicitors and junior lawyers under one banner.
It will serve as the collective voice of junior members within Birmingham Law Society and the wider legal profession.
The mission of the JLD is to support, represent and inspire the next generation of Birmingham’s lawyers through a varied programme of professional development, networking, mentoring, wellbeing initiatives and social events.
The JLD will help members build skills, forge connections and navigate the early stages of their careers with confidence.
Diversity, inclusion and access to the profession sit at the heart of the division’s work.
Matt O’Brien, president of Birmingham Law Society, said: “The launch of the Junior Lawyers Division is an important step forward for Birmingham Law Society and for the future of our profession.
“By creating a single, dedicated division for junior lawyers, we are ensuring their voices are heard and that they have access to meaningful support and opportunities.”
