Welcome to the JPLA
The Junior PLA (JPLA) was created to help our members of up to 10 years' PQE develop their technical expertise as well as their own network of property professionals. All JPLA networking events and training materials are specifically designed for legal professionals at earlier stages of their career.
Join the conversationTraining and networking events
JPLA events are primarily aimed at bringing together junior members to engage in legal and practical training via seminars and workshops, as well as encouraging cohesion amongst the three main professional organisations: the PLA, the PBA (Property Bar Association) and RICS Matrics, offering the opportunity to network with diverse professionals from a wide range of backgrounds.
As part of these events, held nationwide, we encourage discussions on key issues affecting everyday practice across all three disciplines.
Upcoming JPLA events are announced on the PLA Events page and by email. JPLA membership is automatic for PLA members of less than 10 years’ PQE – there is no need to apply separately.
If you would like to get involved with the activities of the JPLA, please contact the JPLA Chair (on JPLA matters only please).
In conversation with...
Discover our podcast series presented by members of the JPLA.
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In conversation with ... an in-house property litigator
02nd Sep 2024
Former Chair of the Junior PLA, Lindsey Whittle, talks to Erina Kourtis, in-house counsel at JD Wetherspoons, about her experience as an in-house property litigator.Read article -
In conversation with...a mediator
18th Oct 2022
Listen now to the second instalment of the JPLA's podcast, hosted by Lindsey Whittle in conversation with Joe Lott, a mediator of Reframe MediationRead article -
In conversation with…. the Junior PLA chairs
01st May 2022
Anna and Lindsey will introduce you to the philosophy, work and events of the Junior PLA and explain why and how you should get involved.Read article
Junior PLA Committee
Rachael Studman, Chair, Junior PLA Committee
07818 523029
Perry Swanson, Vice Chair, Junior PLA Committee
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
perry.swanson@bclplaw.com
020 3400 2266
Sophie Airth, Chair, JPLA Scotland
Brodies LLP
sophie.airth@brodies.com
Rachel Lindberg, Chair, JPLA North
Eversheds Sutherland
RachelLindberg@eversheds-sutherland.com
0113 200 4093
Emily Geens, Chair, JPLA South West & South Wales
Burges Salmon LLP
Emily.geens@burges-salmon.com
01173076878 / 07980993179
Chris Brand, Chair, JPLA East Anglia
Mills & Reeve LLP
chris.brand@mills-reeve.com
01603 693346
JPLA Checklists
The JPLA Committee has prepared some checklists for use by our junior members.
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JPLA Checklist – Common Pitfalls for Break Notices- September 2019
12th Oct 2019
This checklist is intended to assist members of the PLA who are dealing with break notices by providing an overview of the steps that may be taken and common pitfalls that should be considered during the preparation and review of break notice clauses.Read article -
JPLA Checklist for Unopposed Section 25 and Section 26 Notices Pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 ("54 Act")
16th Apr 2018
This checklist is intended to assist members of the PLA in preparing unopposed section 25 notices and section 26 requests under the 54 Act.Read article -
JPLA Checklist for Terminal Dilapidations Claims
09th Apr 2018
This checklist is intended to assist members of the PLA who are dealing with terminal dilapidations claims by providing an overview of the steps that may be taken or considered during the pre-action period.Read article