A Bristol technology solicitor is spearheading a national network of young lawyers campaigning to keep Britain in the European Union.
Darren Jones, who works in the Bristol office of national law firm Bond Dickinson, is calling on other young lawyers from across the country to join the group’s campaign. 
Darren, pictured, said: “It’s really important that the Young Lawyers’ Network grows rapidly. The referendum is likely to happen in June, which gives us only a matter of months to extend our reach across the country.
“At the Young Lawyers’ Network we’re all clear that Britain has to remain a part of the EU and that everyone needs to play their part to make sure we prevent a Brexit.”
The network, established as part of a wider group of more than 300 senior lawyers, is planning to give talks at law schools across the country as well as producing myth-busting campaign information.
Jenny Leahy, associate at City firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, is leading on the myth-busting work, which will set out some of the EU reforms that have benefited young people in the UK.
She said: “For many young people the right to study across Europe, or get cheap flights for European holidays, or the new right to use your mobile phone without incurring high roaming charges is just the norm. Our campaign will remind people that these benefits are a direct consequence of our membership of the European Union.
“We believe that a Brexit will limit future opportunities for young people in Britain and we want to make sure that people understand this before going to the ballot box.”
Darren Jones was Labour candidate for Bristol North West in last year’s General Election.
To join the Young Lawyers’ Network visit www.linkedin.com/groups/8448163
