Next Generation Lawyers

LAWorld NextGen is the junior lawyers’ subnetwork of LAWorld, Founded in November 2013, and provides structured professional development, cross-border networking, and clear leadership pathways for the next generation of lawyers within LAWorld member firms.

The programme currently has more than 100 active junior lawyer members drawn from member firms across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.

What LAWorld NextGen Offers

Members of LAWorld NextGen gain access to:

• The LAWorld exchange program, enabling junior lawyers to work alongside peers in member firms across different jurisdictions 
• Regional and global conferences, including attendance at the LAWorld Annual General Meeting
• Webinars covering international legal practice, business development, marketing, and partnership pathways 
• Member mentoring programs that connect junior lawyers with experienced partners across the network 
• Social and professional networking events designed to build cross-border relationships between the next generation of lawyers

History and Milestones

LAWorld NextGen was established in 2013 when senior LAWorld members recognized that the network they had built over decades could only continue if the next generation was actively developed within it. Key milestones include:

2013: Founding kick-off meeting, Frankfurt. Initial participation from European member firms.

2017: First official invitation to attend the LAWorld Annual General Meeting, marking the program’s formal international expansion.

2019: First global NextGen meeting, Amsterdam. Attended by more than 30 junior lawyers representing firms across five continents.

Present: More than 100 junior lawyers active across the LAWorld global network.

Who Can Join

LAWorld NextGen membership is open to associate and junior lawyers employed at LAWorld member firms. Participation is supported by member firms as part of their commitment to direct partner involvement and long-term international practice development.

Why International Networks Matter for Junior Lawyers

Junior lawyers who participate in international networks develop skills that are directly relevant to cross-border legal practice: working knowledge of different legal systems, business development across jurisdictions, and relationships with peer lawyers who may become referral contacts over the course of a career.

LAWorld NextGen is designed to accelerate that development within a structured, established network that has been operating for three decades, connecting ambitious lawyers across 70 firms, 100+ cities, and which has access to 4,000 lawyers worldwide.

Join LAWorld NextGen

If you are an associate or junior lawyer at a LAWorld member firm, you are eligible to become part of a network that spans five continents and connects you with peers who share your ambition and commitment to international legal practice.