Bournemouth & District Law Society is the professional body representing solicitors in Bournemouth and the surrounding area, established in 1893. With over 600 members, it stands out as one of the most active legal professional societies in central southern England, dedicated to supporting solicitors and trainee solicitors while enhancing legal services for the broader community.
The society focuses on maintaining high standards within the legal profession through monitoring firms and tracking developments in law. It offers extensive range of lectures, events, and professional committees, fostering continuous education and networking. Its services are tailored primarily for legal professionals, including solicitors, trainees, and law firms seeking development, support, and community engagement.
Services Offered
- Legal services support and representation for solicitors
- Membership services for solicitors and trainee solicitors
- Solicitor search directory
- Lectures and continuing professional development (CPD) events
- Networking events and social functions
- Professional committees and working groups
- Emergency wills service
- Restrictive covenants and conveyancing protocol guidance
- Legal job listings (situations vacant and wanted)
- BDLS magazine publication
- Mediators search resource
- Complaints service support
- Wellbeing and diversity initiatives
- Access to The Solicitors’ Charity resources
- Press releases and legal updates
The society serves solicitors and legal professionals across Bournemouth and the surrounding districts, providing resources, advocacy, and a collaborative platform to advance professionalism and ethical practice in the legal community.
