In brief: Trainees conference pulls the crowds

The Trainee Solicitors' Group annual conference has been flooded with bookings for its weekend event in York starting on Friday. The organisers expect at least 200 lawyers will attend the weekend of seminars and social activities. The full delegate package including accommodation at The Royal York Hotel is now completely booked but a day pass is available at u60 for trainees and u75 for newly qualifieds. For details ring Cathy Hill at the Law Society on 0171-242 1222.