Paralegal Webinar & Virtual Networking Event

A free networking event for members of the Institute of Paralegals, legal professionals and law students.

The Institute of Paralegals have established a series of monthly virtual events to provide you with a platform to hear from two guest speakers on a range of topics, ask questions and to connect.

Our free monthly events officially runs for an hour, between 1pm-2pm however you will be able to join the meeting from 12:45pm to allow you time to get settled in and introduce yourself to the group via the chat facility.

Title of talk: Its Time For Change!

Synopsis:

Elizabeth will share the key findings of LawCare’s recent Life in the Law research about  how the culture and practice of law impacts mental wellbeing and the steps we need to take collectively as a profession to create a culture in law that puts its greatest asset, its people first.

Speaker

Elizabeth Rimmer - Chief Executive, LawCare

Elizabeth has been managing and developing charities in the mental health sector for over 20 years.  She joined LawCare in  2014 from the Institute of Group Analysis, a membership and training organisation for group psychotherapists. Before that she headed up Alzheimer’s Disease International, a worldwide federation of Alzheimer Associations. Elizabeth started her working life as a solicitor specialising in clinical negligence, practicing at Leigh Day. Elizabeth is a trustee of the Helplines Partnership (national body for support and advice helplines) and a member of the International Bar Association’s wellbeing global taskforce.

LawCare is an independent charity offering emotional support, information and training to the legal community in the UK . We work to promote good mental health and wellbeing in legal workplaces and drive change in education, training and practice.  If you need to talk call us on 0800 279 6888 or visit  www.lawcare.org.uk

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events, please email the Membership Team on [email protected]

About The Institute of Paralegals

The Institute of Paralegals is an international professional Institute for paralegals and the only Institute in the UK. We are passionate about upholding the highest professional standards in knowledge, practice and ethics across the paralegal profession - aims more relevant than ever as the world begins to emerge from the effects of COVID-19.

Paralegals are in demand and this is the time to stand out from the crowd and join our growing and vibrant community of legal professionals.

For more information regarding membership and the benefits visit How to Become a Member, call us on 020 3011 2610 or email [email protected]