Sarah becomes President of the Northamptonshire Law Society

Our principal, Sarah Franklin this week was elected to be the President of the Northamptonshire Law Society.

‘I’m so honoured to be taking on the role of President’ Sarah said. ‘I look forward to building on the good work carried out by my predecessor, Maurice Muchinda and working with the Council and my vice president Laura Carter.’

L-R: Laura, Sarah & Maurice

The Northampton Law Society is currently entering its 145th year, having been created in 1879. It is a voluntary organisation and is independent of the Law Society of England & Wales and exists to provide a focal point for solicitors in the county.

Throughout its history, the Society has been concerned with the administration of justice in the county. It monitors the law as it affects its members and maintains contact with the judiciary. It’s objective are:

To provide general support for solicitors, their staff and firms in Northamptonshire

To provide opportunities for social interaction between firms

To foster goodwill and friendship between solicitors in Northamptonshire

To support individual solicitors and friends in difficulty

To provide appropriate legal and management training.

To encourage co-operation between firms

To support standards of honesty and integrity in the profession

To arrange social events

To help would be trainee and young solicitors.

To maintain standards