Manchester Young Lawyers

Manchester Young Lawyers is a network open to all legal professionals

at every stage of their early legal career (10 years PQE and under).

Everyone is welcome. Our network includes Students, Paralegals, Apprentices, Trainees, Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Barristers and other legal professionals.

Membership is completely free. We believe that networking and opportunities to develop your career should be accessible.

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Upcoming Events

 
 

Food Sorcery: Cook Connect & Network

Join Manchester Young Lawyers for an evening cooking class at Food Sorcery, Deansgate on Thursday 1 October, 6–9pm.

Get hands-on with a cooking class, enjoy drinks, and the chance to network with young lawyers from across Manchester in a relaxed and sociable setting. The event will include a welcome drink and a cooking masterclass including an Asian themed starter and main. 

The evening is kindly sponsored by Think Legal Recruitment and 18 St John Street Chambers.

🎟️ Tickets: £40
πŸ“ Food Sorcery, Deansgate
πŸ“… Thursday 1 October | 6–9pm

 

Rothley Law 5-a-side league

MYL x Rothley Law 5-a-side league will be taking place every Friday from 18:30 - 19:30 at Sugden Sports Centre, starting on Friday 11th September running up to Friday 30th October. It will be on the outdoor 3G pitch. 

With it being 5-a-side, numbers are limited and will be capped at 10 per week. Players will be alternated each week to ensure everyone gets a fair chance at playing. Please sign up via this link and register interest for each week you are able to play. It is completely free to join. 

The plan would be to go for a drink afterwards at The Taphouse for those who fancied it!

Once we have signs ups, further details will be circulated to those playing each week. 

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Law Society panel event: β€œare you ready? The future for junior lawyers”

Join uus for a special event hosted by The Law Society, Manchester Young Lawyers (MYL) and the Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group (MTSG):

β€œAre you ready? The future for junior lawyers”

Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time: 17:30 for an 18:00 start until 20:00
Location: Mills & Reeve, Symphony Park, Oxford Road, Manchester M1 7FS

Join the Law Society President, Mark Evans for a special event as part the Law Society’s 2026 junior programme. Mark will discuss his Presidential year and there will be a panel discussion covering the key issues facing juniors including:

  • well-being and work/life balance

  • how tech and AI will change the solicitor’s skills toolbox

  • the big issues shaping the legal sector and opportunities for juniors.

It’s also a great chance to make new connections and find out how the Law Society programme can help you and your career.

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