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Opportunity to meet with lawyers from Barbados, Malaysia, Pakistan, Rwanda and Zimbabwe on UK visit

The International Division is offering corporate members with interests in Barbados, Malaysia, Pakistan, Rwanda and Zimbabwe the opportunity to meet senior lawyers from each jurisdiction whilst they are in the UK on a Law Society programme.

3 February: International Division 'First Wednesdays' - come and meet lawyers from Rwanda, Malaysia, Zimbabwe and Barbados

Our 'First Wednesdays' networking drinks will take place on Wednesday 3 February from 18.00 - 20.00 at the Law Society. A selection of beverages and light bites will be available to order from Six Clerks, our bar and restaurant.  This month we will be joined by visiting senior lawyers and bar executives from Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Barbados, so if you are interested in finding out more about these jurisdictions, please come along.

Save the date: Law Society delegation to the IBA Annual Conference, Vancouver 2010

UKTIThe Law Society is partnering with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to organise a delegation of law firms from England and Wales to attend the International Bar Association (IBA) annual conference in Vancouver, 3 - 8 October 2010.

Register your interest now for updates on the delegation programme, other Law Society activities during the conference, and an alert when registration opens.

Law Society wins concessions for top law firms seeking the world’s best talent

The Law Society has secured major concessions for Britain’s leading international law firms in plans that will enable firms to employ the world’s brightest and best legal talent from overseas.