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September 2019
August 2019
BAME Networks’ City Link Up
Linklaters' BAME Network in association with BSN City Group is delighted to invite you to our "BAME Networks' City Link Up" on the evening of Thursday 15 August. This will be an opportunity for BAME networks across the City to get together, collaborate and share ideas over informal drinks and canapes! Click here to reserve your ticket! The deadline for registration is 13 August 2019 We look forward to welcoming you to this summer event! If you have any queries…
Find out more »June 2019
Law Society Workshop ‘Judicial Appointments: Interview Training for Solicitors’
As part of its positive action strategy, the Law Society is running a free workshop – judicial appointments: interview training for solicitors. The course is aimed at Black and Asian solicitors who are currently under represented in the judiciary. The workshop will equip attendees with the skills to help enhance your application and interview performance. This training course has been developed for solicitor applicants. This intensive one-day training will focus on tailoring your submission to make a positive…
Find out more »May 2019
Exploring and understanding mental health through the intersectional lens
Mental health week – Panel event: Diversity and intersectionality This seminar event is open to law students, solicitors and other legal professionals. To mark mental health week, we are hosting a breakfast panel session. The theme of the event will be exploring well-being with lawyers from different diversity backgrounds. The event will also feature the impact of intersectionality and mental health. Join us on Tuesday 14 May for insight on this important topic. Event aims: understanding mental health and its…
Find out more »BSN City Group: Navigating the organisational landscape – getting started with positive ‘office politics’
Navigating the Organisational Landscape by Joanna Gaudoin of Voice At The Table Hosted by Linklaters LLP in association with the Black Solicitors Network (City Branch) ("BSN City Group"). This seminar is the second in a series of seminar workshops for BSN City Group's members including, in particular, the 2018/9 mentee cohort of BSN City Group's Creating Pathways for mentoring and sponsorship programme. ‘Office politics’ can often have negative connotations. However given the different people within an organisation with varying interests, motivations and…
Find out more »April 2019
BSN North and KPMG Careers Event ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’ 30 April
BSN North in collaboration with KPMG's African and Caribbean Network (ACN) is pleased to announce an event themed 'Together Towards Tomorrow' on Tuesday 30 April 2019 and all are welcome! The panellists will share details of their experiences within their respective industries by drawing upon their career journeys, highlighting opportunities and challenges they may have encountered. Come along and meet your peers from different functions within and outside BSN, learn about KPMG's ACN and ongoing initiatives such as the KPMG…
Find out more »March 2019
Gray’s Inn Discussion: Diversity and Social Mobility
A discussion on diversity and social mobility in the legal profession followed by a drinks reception. The event Location: Bingham Room, Gray's Inn Registration: 17:45 Cost: Free of charge but booking required Booking This event is open both to members and non-members. Booking will close, (for barrister members) 4 clear working days and (for student members) 5 clear working days before the event. Members can book and pay online for most Inn events via the Gray's Inn Online System (GIOS): Member login: Gray's Inn Online System (GIOS). Non-members can register for a GIOS…
Find out more »November 2018
Screening of “The Uncondemned” – Q&A and hosted reception afterwards.
Westminster United Nations Association and Clifford Chance LLP invite you to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights _______________________________ Screening of "The Uncondemned " followed by Q&A and reception kindly hosted by Clifford Chance Wednesday 21 November, 6.30pm for 7pm screening Clifford Chance, 10 Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E14 5JJ (Jubilee Line: Canary Wharf, exit at Upper Bank Street end) _______________________________ For…
Find out more »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
Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Celebrate Black History Month with the Black Solicitors Network at ENO’s new production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Venue: English National Opera, London Coliseum, St Martin's Lane London WC2N 4ES Date: 31 October 2018 Arrival: from 6.30pm Curtain: 7.30pm Please join us for an entertaining evening to celebrate Black History Month at ENO’s new production of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Considered Gershwin‘s magnum opus, Porgy and Bess is infused with unforgettable melodies, including the much-loved ‘Summertime’, jazz, ragtime, blues, and spirituals. Featuring ENO’s full…
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