Law reform board seeking to co-opt two members

The Law Society's law reform board promotes the Society as a leading voice on law reform, advancing the effective operation of law, practice and procedure, commenting on proposed changes, identifying defects and promoting legislative and administrative reform in the public interest.

Over the last year the board has taken forward work on a range of issues, including the government's proposals for entitlement cards and proposals for modernising tribunals.

The board has also launched an initiative aimed at improving the legislative process, looking at how law is made, written and accessed.

The board works closely with the Society's specialist committees, which provide expert advice across a range of areas.

The board is seeking to co-opt two members with appropriate expertise to assist in the development of policy on a wide range of issues, one of whom should preferably come from the academic sector.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an active interest in law reform issues of importance to the legal profession.

The board meets approximately six times a year and travel expenses to and from meetings will be paid.

Applications are welcome from all those with the necessary expertise, interest and time to give, regardless of their sex, race, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

Appointments will be made following a selection process which will include interviews of shortlisted candidates.

To request an application pack, write to Jane Rennie at the Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL, or e-mail: jane.rennie@lawsociety.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday, 8 September 2003.