FAQs

How do I join?

Go to the “MEMBERSHIP” page on the website which provides full details as to how to join, provides a link to the application form, and confirms who can apply for membership. The annual membership fee is payable whatever time of year you join but is renewed on 1 January each year.

Click this link for a walk through the joining proces.

Click this link to view your membership details, download payment PDFs, change address details.

What do I do if I want to be on the HSLA Committee?

Elections for committee positions take place annually at the HSLA AGM which follows the Annual Conference, which usually takes place in May each year. Prior to this a notice will be sent to all members by the HSLA Administrator. Anyone wishing to run for a position must be nominated and seconded. Where a position is contested there will be a vote at the AGM and voting is also possible by postal vote.  Committee positions are elected every two years.

We are always keen to hear from members and others who want to assist and take part in the work of the committee and the association. We often draw on individuals to do so, so please contact the HSLA Administrator through the Contact page.

Who do I contact if I have an enquiry about the HSLA?

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any ideas or feedback in respect of the HSLA by either contacting the appropriate Committee member or the HSLA Administrator,  using the Contact page.

What do I do if I want to host a HSLA event?

We always welcome offers of event venues and ideas for events. If you would like to host an event or have an idea for an event then please contact the events officers or HSLA Administrator on using the Contact page.

Do I get CPD for attending HSLA events?

Yes, all HSLA events are CPD accredited.

Can I attend HSLA events if I am not a member?

Some events run by the HSLA are member-only events, although many events are also open to non-members although there is usually a fee for doing attending.

See the “events” page for details of any current events and seminars open to non-members.

How much is it to attend HSLA events?

Most events are entirely free for members except for the annual conference and dinner, for which there is a charge which is set each year.

Event Video Recordings

I have previously accessed recordings of events. However, when I try to do so now, it states that I am not permitted access.

You need to be a paid member for the current year to access recordings.

I am not a lawyer or barrister so can I be a member?

The Constitution provides that those eligible to be members are legal professionals including solicitors, barristers, legal executives, trainee solicitors and pupil barristers.  In addition, those involved in teaching and practicing law may apply and their applications will be dealt with on a case by case basis.

However, non-members can attend most of our events on a paid basis including the annual conference and dinner.

The Association is also always keen to work with other partners in the field of health and safety for events and initiatives.

How much does membership cost?

The  membership fee structure is set out below:

Fees

Grade & Fee (per annum)
Silk / Partner £100
Junior / Associate (7+ PQE) £75
Junior / Associate (0-7 PQE) £50
Pupil/Trainee £25

Individual Members Renewals and Joining

If you wish to purchase your membership individually, rather than as part of a firm or chambers, the process is as follows:

Please access Stripe through the membership page of the HSLA website.
If you are curremtly a member wanting to renew, Log in and the form fields will autofill your details. Please update your Date of Call/PQE.
Complete your details and make an online payment using a credit or debit card.
There is now an auto-renew function for membership, allowing payment to be made automatically in future.
Following payment for your membership, we will receive notification and your account will be activated.
You will then be able to book on to events and access the member section of the website.

Corporate/Group member renewals
If you normally pay for renewals as part of a group (such as a law firm or chambers) the process is a follows:
Please send an email to admin@hsla.org.uk providing the name of your Group/Chambers/Firm, name and email address of an individual who will be your nominated group administrator and indicating the number of each type of membership you would like for your group.
You will then receive an invoice through Stripe.
Once you have paid the invoice (by credit/debit card or a bank transfer), you will be provided with an admin login for the HSLA’s membership database which is specific to your group.
Using the admin login, your group administrator will be able to provide the details of the members in your group, and even change or remove them over the course of the year.
Full ‘How to’ instructions will be sent to the nominated group administrator.
Completing this process will activate your group’s memberships.

When is the HSLA AGM?

The HSLA AGM is held following the Annual Conference, which usually takes place in May each year.