Following a successful election result in July 2024, private client associate Bethany Walker has been formally appointed, as of 9 October 2024, to her new role as Council Member for Junior Solicitors (0-6 years’ PQE) on The Law Society Council of England and Wales.
During her three-year tenure on the Law Society Council, Bethany will contribute to the strategic direction of decisions made by the Law Society of England and Wales, and will specifically focus on issues affecting junior solicitors (0-6 years’ PQE). Bethany will be working alongside five other newly-elected and appointed Council Members for the Junior Solicitors (0-6 years’ PQE) constituency.
The Law Society Council consists of around 97 seats, with 49 members representing 42 geographical constituencies and 48 members representing work practice and characteristic constituencies. The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors in England and Wales, governed by its members, who are all qualified solicitors in England and Wales.
I am thrilled to have been elected and appointed alongside five other junior solicitors representing the same constituency and look forward to the next three years contributing to the strategic direction of the Law Society and tackling issues facing junior solicitors, such as burnout and junior talent retention in the industry, the correlation between routes to qualification and the mental wellbeing and development of juniors in the profession and the matter of bridging the gap between aspiring and qualified solicitors and the support for them from the Law Society. Should any junior solicitor like to discuss an issue they are facing with me, which they feel should be raised at council-level, then please do not hesitate to get in touch and I would be very happy to discuss.
Bethany’s appointment is well-deserved. It is a fantastic opportunity for her to represent junior solicitors and make an impact on the profession. I have no doubt that Bethany will advocate for the needs and concerns of junior solicitors across England and Wales with passion and dedication. I look forward to seeing the positive change she will help drive during her tenure.
Bethany Walker is an associate in the private client team, advising on wills, lasting powers of attorney and the administration of estates, as well as on trusts and estate and succession planning.
Get in touch
If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our private client solicitors; Holborn office +44 (0)20 3826 7522; Kingston office +44 (0)20 3826 7529 or Putney office +44 (0)20 3826 7515 or complete our form.
