About the Sheffield JLD

The Sheffield JLD is a regional group where juniors in the legal professions come together in Sheffield

There is no requirement to join the group formally or pay a membership fee. Instead you can simply attend events and get involved!

The events include an Annual Ball, as well as Christmas Quiz, Speaker Panels and early careers evenings. We host representatives from the charities that we support and run a range of other networking evenings. We have strong links with a number of the major law firms in Sheffield, as well as both of the universities in Sheffield and the Sheffield & District Law Society.

The Sheffield JLD is run by an elected committee who are all junior legal professionals in Sheffield.

2025/26 Committee Members

Chloe Abbott

President

Chloe is our President and oversees the organisation and management of the Sheffield JLD. Chloe is a Family Solicitor at Taylor Emmet, having previously worked and studied in Exeter, York, Manchester and Wollongong, Australia. She is also the JLD representative to the Sheffield Law Society as well as at a national level. Chloe hopes the JLD will be able to offer lots of opportunities to our members, continue increasing the diversity of events and projects and engaging and contributing to the local legal community. Chloe loves trail running, where you’ll find her out in the Peaks covered in mud, she also enjoys yoga and spoiling her cat.

Holly Wardle

Vice President / Secretary

Holly is our Vice President / Secretary, and works closely alongside our President, responsible for taking minutes in our committee meetings and managing our mail box as well as the generation and distribution of our regular newsletter. Holly is currently a Trainee Solicitor in the Commercial Litigation department at BRM. Alongside work Holly also studies the LPC part time with the University of Law. She is due to qualify in September
In her spare time, Holly enjoys watching Sheffield United, going to the gym,running and spending time with friends and family.

Megan Woodcock

F.E.L.T Representative

Megan is our F.E.L.T (firms with eight or less trainees) Representative. Megan is responsible for working closely with members of F.E.L.T firms in Sheffield to encourage attendance at our events.
Megan is looking forward to building a strong network with members of F.E.L.T firms and being a familiar face to solo attendees.
Megan is a Paralegal at Hall Brown Family Law and studied Law and Criminology at Sheffield Hallam University.
In her spare time, Megan likes to travel as much as possible, spend time with her friends and she loves fashion and going vintage shopping.

Jamal Aslam

Charities Representative

Jamal is the new Charities representative and is currently a trainee solicitor at Taylor Emmet, due to qualify in 2026. Within the firm, he is an active member of the charity committee, helping to raise funds for four chosen charities through event planning and community fundraising. Outside of work, Jamal is a trustee of a local charity dedicated to improving communities by positively influencing young people and supporting crime prevention initiatives. Jamal will use his connections within the local charity community to continue creating and maintaining connections and organising fundraising initiatives through the JLD. In his spare time, enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling and going to the gym.

Georgina Norman

Events Representative

Georgina is a Assistant Conveyancer at Taylor Emmett. Alongside this, she is currently undertaking CILEx studies to qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive and she hopes to increase representation for alternative qualification routes.
In her spare time she enjoys walking with her dog, Coco, travelling and spending time with her friends and family.

Mia Ridsdale

Sponsorship Representative

Mia is our new Sponsorship Representative, working closely with local businesses and charities to secure funding and support for our Sheffield JLD events. Mia is excited to build meaningful relationships with local organisations to be able bring the JLD’s events to life. Mia is a Paralegal at Hall Brown Family Law and prior to this studied Law at the University of Manchester. Outside of work, Mia enjoys running and walking in the Peak District as well as travelling with her friends.

Lily Moffatt

Social Media Representative

Lily is our new Social Media Representative who is currently a legal assistant in the immigration team at Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield. She completed her law degree at the university of Lincoln last year and have a passion for law. She aims to start the SQE and qualify as a solicitor in the future.
Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dogs in the Peak District, going to the gym and have a passion for dance and boxing. She enjoys spending time with friends and is looking forward to being on the committee this year.

Jacob Farrall

Treasurer

Jacob is the new Treasurer for the Sheffield JLD and is a Trainee Solicitor at Taylor Emmet, currently in his second seat in the Employment team. He has previously studied at Sheffield Hallam and the University of Law in Sheffield. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, playing cricket and football, and supporting Manchester United (although don’t hold that against him).

Grace Whitford Wilson

Events Representative

Grace is a trainee solicitor at Lupton Fawcett, currently in her second seat in the Commercial Property department. She studied law at Sheffield Hallam University and prior to starting her training contract, she was a paralegal spilt between the Employment and Dispute Resolution team at Lupton Fawcett whilst studying the LPC and master part time at the University of Law in Sheffield. She is also the Chair of the Sheffield Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee. In her spare time, she enjoys running, gardening and spending time with friends.

Abbie Culf

Education Representative

Abbie is our new Education Representative and will be responsible for maintaining links between Sheffield JLD and the three local universities being The University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, and The University of Law.
Abbie is a Trainee Solicitor at Banner Jones Solicitors and is currently undertaking her seat in the Dispute Resolution Department. Abbie studied her undergraduate Law Degree at The University of Sheffield and her Masters and LPC at The University of Law. Outside of work Abbie enjoys travelling and visiting new places, socialising, and keeping active.