Events Search and Views Navigation
November 2018
BSN’s UK Diversity Legal Awards ceremony and gala event Wed. 21 Nov 2018
Please join BSN for its annual flagship gala dinner and ball at the prestigious Grange St Paul’s Hotel, London. Our host for the evening will be BBC News presenter and correspondent, Reeta Chakrabarti. Event schedule: 6.15pm: Registration and Drinks reception 7.00pm: Welcome and Opening Address followed by 3 course Dinner UK Diversity Legal Awards 2018 presentation (Click here to see this year's Award Finalists) and live entertainment! 10.15pm: Networking and Dancing…
Find out more »October 2018
BSN North – Black History Month 2018 Event
Following on from last year’s celebration of Black History month, The Law Society and Black Solicitors Network (North) are pleased to bring this exciting event to your attention. For this event, we will be considering how law firms can inspire, support, and encourage the region’s talented group of minority lawyers to flourish in their careers. We have secured a stellar line-up of speakers who can share their experiences of their respective careers to date. Speakers include: District Judge Obodai Simon…
Find out more »UK Black History Month: An evening with Sir Trevor McDonald – 15 October 2018
To mark UK Black History Month, Allen & Overy’s BAME network, Race and Ethnicity @A&O is delighted to invite you to an evening with Sir Trevor McDonald. Sir Trevor McDonald was ITN’s first black newscaster and is one of the UK’s most recognisable broadcasters. He became a household name in 1992 after becoming the sole presenter of News at Ten. During a long and distinguished career, Sir Trevor has conducted many notable interviews and was awarded a knighthood for his…
Find out more »Inspired to Succeed – Black History Month
Inspired to Succeed – Black History Month October is Black History Month. To mark the occasion, the Black Solicitors Network (City Branch) and Linklaters' BAME Network are delighted to invite you to an evening event entitled “Inspired to Succeed: Remembering the past”. Guest speakers: David Olusoga David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster and film-maker. His most recent TV series include Black and British: A Forgotten History, The World’s War, A House Through Time and the…
Find out more »September 2018
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA): Want to know more about the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination?
Following a competitive and rigorous, year-long process, the SRA have appointed Kaplan as its assessment organisation to develop and run the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Join the SRA at one of their roundtable events, where you can meet Kaplan and share your views on the SQE. These events will give you the opportunity to: · discuss the SQE · ask questions · discuss practical considerations · speak to attendees from other law firms who have trainees and universities · get…
Find out more »Artificial Intelligence and the legal profession – Is AI transforming the practice of law?
Artificial Intelligence and the legal profession – Is AI transforming the practice of law? Date: 26 September 2018 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Linklaters LLP, London BSN City Group invites you to a seminar/panel event led by Tyrone Edward, Associate Partner at EY, where we will unpack and discuss a subject area that is rapidly influencing the practice of law: Artificial Intelligence! The plenary will cover topics such as Network Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation and software Algorithms and their perceived impact on…
Find out more »BSN’s Big Conversation – Equality in the legal profession and in the justice system
BSN's Big Conversation - Equality in the legal profession and in the justice system Date: 10 September 2018 Time: 6.30pm Venue: Linklaters LLP, London BSN's Big Conversation panel event brings together the voices of thought leaders and accomplished legal practitioners to shine a light on and discuss (i) issues of race equality in the legal profession (access and progression) and (ii) the impact of current criminal justice policies and practices on the treatment of people from black and minority ethnic communities…
Find out more »July 2018
The Law Society: Annual EMLD Lecture
The Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division (EMLD) of The Law Society is hosting its annual lecture with a prestigious figure. To mark the 20th anniversary of the public inquiry into the Stephen Lawrence murder, the EMLD are delighted that this year’s guest speaker is Imran Khan QC. Imran will reflect on what improvements have taken place in terms of institutional racism and the protection of civil liberties and human rights. Imran Khan QC is a solicitor chiefly known for his representation of…
Find out more »June 2018
Judicial Appointments Application Training (Recorder and Employment Tribunal Judge vacancies)
Event Type: Seminar Venue: The Law Society, Capital Tower, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AG Date: Tuesday, 26 June 2018 16:30 – 19:00 Cost: Free Programme 16:30 – 17:00 Registration and refreshments 17:00 – 19:00 Seminar: Business Psychologist Ms, Manjula Bray Panellists: Employment Judge Sian Davies; District Judge Hywel James; and a JAC representative (tbc). Summary This session is designed to help solicitors prepare for both the judicial Salaried Employment Tribunal Judge and Recorder roles launching on 18 June 2018. With…
Find out more »Judicial Appointments Application Training (Recorder and Employment Tribunal Judge vacancies)
Event Type: Seminar Venue: Clifford Chance, London, 10 Upper Bank Street, London E14 5JJ Date: Monday, 25 June 2018 17:30 – 20:30 Cost: Free Programme 17:30 – 18:00 Registration and refreshments 18:00 – 18:10 JAC Commissioner Fiona Monk 18:10 – 18:20 President of the Employment Tribunals 18:20 – 18:30 Q&A 18:30 – 20:00 Seminar: Business Psychologist Ms, Manjula Bray 20:00 – 20:30 Networking (drinks and canapes) Panellists: Judge Brian Doyle (President); Recorder David Bridge; and His Honour Judge Lewis. Summary…
Find out more »