Welcome to the Yorkshire Law Society

Our Heritage. Our Community. Our Future.

Founded in 1786, the Yorkshire Law Society has been bringing legal professionals together for almost 250 years. While the profession has changed enormously over that time, our purpose remains the same: to support, connect and represent lawyers across York and North Yorkshire.

Today, the legal world is evolving at pace. Technology, regulation, client expectations and new ways of working continue to reshape our profession. In that environment, having a strong local network, a shared voice and opportunities to learn from one another has never been more important.

The Yorkshire Law Society is more than a professional membership organisation. It is a community. Through training events, networking opportunities, the Annual Dinner, the Charity Walk and many other activities throughout the year, we bring people together to share ideas, build relationships and support one another.

We are committed to supporting the next generation of legal professionals through our close links with the Junior Lawyers Division, helping those entering the profession build the skills, knowledge and networks they need to succeed.

We are equally proud of the profession's contribution to the wider community. Through fundraising and charitable initiatives, we support organisations that make a tangible difference across our region. During my year as President, we will be supporting York Citizens Advice and my President's Charity, York Music Hub, helping to widen access to music education for children and young people regardless of their circumstances.

Whether you are a solicitor, trainee, legal executive, support professional, student or simply interested in the legal profession in our region, I hope you will find the Society welcoming and relevant.

I look forward to meeting many of you over the coming year.

Duncan Morter
President
Yorkshire Law Society