Membership

Thank you for your membership

I would like to thank you for your membership which finished at the end of December.

This time of year is very busy and the whirlwind of life and business takes over and occasionally renewal of membership slips your mind and membership lapses. It’s not until later in the year that the oversight is noticed with some regret.

Would you like to avoid that happening? If yes, then please do not ignore your renewal letter which has been sent to you. Please request a further copy if required

Membership in 2019 provided; ■ 200 new business referrals from the Society ■ Free editorial in the Society Magazine ■ Over 1,000 copies of our Magazine, featuring members’ articles, delivered to firms across the County ■ Free find a solicitor service ■ Regular e-news updates with items of local and national interest ■ The most successful annual dinner to date ■ Opportunity to enter the prestigious legal awards

■ Improved press coverage ■ An extensive lecture programme with reduced rates for members. Attending just one session will practically pay for itself. ■ Hampshire hosting a highly successful national conference which showcased the county nationally to other law societies

The plans for 2020 are no less thrilling and include: ■ A gala dinner and awards ceremony at Hilton Ageas Bowl on 4th June ■ A focus on social media with a wish to improve our presence locally to the benefit of both our members and the Society as a whole ■ More focus on well-being and how to minimize mental health issues ■ More social/networking events including the quiz and family summer event

Annual subscription rates represent excellent value for money particularly if you take out a corporate membership which covers all employees from the same firm without limit for only £800.00.

Type of Membership Rate

Full Members (except those not in private practice and non-practising Ordinary members)

Corporate Members (which will cover all eligible firm members without limit) £80.00

£800.00

Educational Establishment £800.00

Associate Members £50.00

Non-practicing Members and those not in private practice £20.00

Associate Trainee Members £15.00

Junior Lawyers who are not Student Members (to cover joint membership of JLD and HILS – £35 to JLD and £15 to HILS) £50.00

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