About Us

Welcome/ Croeso

Swansea & District Law Society was formed in 1879 to support solicitors in the Swansea area. Whilst we have changed our name once or twice since, our objective is pretty much the same now as when we started.

We have always been an active society holding regular meetings, social and training events for solicitors residing or practising in and around the Swansea area (including Neath, Port Talbot and Llanelli).

In addition to our regular work in our firms or companies (some of our members are in-house solicitors) we support various initiatives to encourage the solicitors of the future. We particularly value our close links with the students and staff of the Law School in Swansea University.

In recent years we have placed significant focus on raising funds for local worthwhile causes with each incoming President able to nominate a charity for support during his/her term of office.

We are independent of the Law Society of England & Wales but liaise closely with them regarding initiatives of national importance for the profession via their representatives on our committee. Via this route we are able to put forward the views of our members and keep our members up to date with national issues.

SDLS Membership

Formed in 1879, membership of Swansea & District Law Society is open to solicitors residing
or practising in the area (including Neath, Port Talbot and Llanelli).
Why not join us? Here are some of the benefits

We provide a forum for support, advice and networking
We organise training courses locally with members entitled to discounted fees
We have an active programme of social events with preferential rates for members
Members can advertise job vacancies on our website, free of charge
All members receive regular email updates of issues affecting the profession
We support young and prospective lawyers via close links with the Junior Lawyers
Division and Swansea University
We have direct links with the Law Society in Chancery Lane via our Council Member,
Wales Board Member and Wales office
We support small, local charities by fund raising and members are able to nominate
a charity for support.
We have an active cricket team playing a full fixture every Summer

Current Annual membership fees: (January-December)

Solicitors up to 1 year PQE – no charge

Solicitors 1 to 3 years PQE – £10
Consultants and those outside private practice – £20
Partners/Directors/Sole Practitioners – £50
All other solicitors – £25

For further information and an application form please click below.

Solicitor Search

This link will take you to the national database held by the Law Society for England and Wales. SDLS does not vouch for or recommend the solicitors found through this search mechanism. They may or may not be members of Swansea District & Law Society.