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October 2021
BSN/Linklaters Black History Month event: In conversation with Afua Hirsch
Linklaters and the Black Solicitors Network are delighted to invite you to a special event commemorating UK Black History Month. This is an opportunity for us to celebrate the history and achievements of the Black community, and reflect on the past with the hope of shaping a better future. We are delighted to be joined by award-winning author, barrister and news correspondent, Afua Hirsch on Tuesday 12 October. In this conversation, Afua will explore the themes of identity, belonging and…
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Linklaters/BSN – In conversation with Emma Dabiri
After a year in which we have been confronted with the reality of racism, many of us are considering how our actions and words of support can effect real and meaningful change. As part of Linklaters' annual Diversity Week and in collaboration with the Black Solicitors Network as part of our Authenticity event series, we are delighted to be able welcome Emma Dabiri to share her insights with us, cutting through the haze of online discourse to offer clear advice. Emma Dabiri is a teaching…
Find out more »July 2021
BSN/Halo/Linklaters – Halo Code: Building a future without hair discrimination | 26 July 5.30pm
Share this event On LinkedIn | On Twitter | On Instagram Following our campaign in March 2021 calling on law firms and legal service providers to adopt the Halo Code, we are delighted to be collaborating with the Halo Collective and global law firm Linklaters to bring you this informative seminar 'Halo Code: Building a future without hair discrimination'. Whilst the Equality Act 2010 made race-based hair discrimination illegal, it still happens both overtly and covertly in schools and workplaces and creates undue pressures for…
Find out more »June 2021
BSN Hot Topics: Countdown to SQE with the SRA | 2 June 21 at 6pm
Have you heard about the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)? The SQE is the new single, rigorous assessment for all aspiring solicitors – marking a step change in how people train and enter the profession. The SQE is intended to widen the ways to qualify as a solicitor but also make sure that everyone reaches the same high standards. Join our webinar in association with the Sole Practitioners Group and the Solicitors Regulation Authority to get the detail on the SQE…
Find out more »May 2021
BSN DLT2020 – Diversity League Table/Case Studies: The Need for Disruption
‘The Need for Disruption’ - 2020 Diversity League Table/Case Studies We are delighted to launch the 2020 edition of BSN's Diversity League Table/Case Studies (DLT2020) at an event hosted by Allen & Overy. The Diversity League Table (DLT) is sponsored by The Law Society and has been widely considered to be the legal profession's leading diversity reporting initiative and publication. With this edition, we aim to inspire law firms, Chambers and other organisations in shaping your initiatives, culture and strategy…
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BSN City Group and Midlands – Imposter Syndrome: Finding your power with Caroline Flanagan | Thursday 29 April 2021, 6-7pm
Share this event On LinkedIn | On Twitter | On Instagram BSN City Group and Midlands are excited to invite you to the first event in our new series on Authenticity entitled Imposter Syndrome: Finding your power with Caroline Flanagan, author of Be The First, international speaker and certified coach. Against the odds, Caroline made it from humble beginnings in Birmingham to Cambridge University, and then to the City as a finance lawyer at a magic circle firm. Caroline became familiar with being one of, if not the only, Black…
Find out more »BSN Hot Topics: Upholding professional standards | Tue 20 April 2021 @ 6pm
In 2014, Professor Gus John published the Independent Comparative Case Review looking at fairness in the SRA’s enforcement processes and made several recommendations. In December 2020, the SRA for the first time since 2014, reported on the diversity characteristics of the people involved in the enforcement processes. As with all previous external reports, the SRA confirm that there is still overrepresentation of people from Black and Asian backgrounds throughout the SRA enforcement processes. Join us on 20 April as Jane Malcolm and…
Find out more »Insider: Law Practice Area Series | Life as a Criminal Lawyer | 8 April 6-6.45pm
Share this event: On LinkedIn | On Twitter | On Instagram Are you an aspiring lawyer? Do you want to explore the various sectors and career paths within law? Do you want to hear from the insiders, shedding light on their chosen practice areas? BSN Grassroots is delighted to present our new event series, ‘Insider: Law Practice Areas’. For these talks, we will be joined by legal professionals who have developed their practices across a range of areas, including crime, restructuring…
Find out more »March 2021
BSN Midlands: An Introduction to BSN Midlands | 24 March 2021
We are delighted to present to you our virtual event ‘An Introduction to BSN Midlands’ hosted by BSN Director Kyle Blackburn. We will be joined by panellists: Karen Bailey, Owner of Bailey Wright & Co. Cleo Diedrick, Head of Legal at Midland Heart Limited Ria Herbert, Barrister at Northampton Chambers Our panellists will be discussing their experiences within the legal sector, including working in and owning a high street law firm, as counsel and in-house. We will also be sharing an…
Find out more »Webinar: The SRA’s transparency rules – practical tips to help you comply | 24 March 2021
Paul O’Hara, Regulatory Manager, SRA, Natalie Darby, Policy Manager, SRA Are you confident you are fully complying with the SRA's transparency rules on price, service and protections? The SRA is regularly checking law firms’ websites. Many firms are complying, but unfortunately some aren't and the SRA has had to take regulatory action. The SRA wants to provide support to help you fully comply. Targeted at smaller firms, join the SRA for this free webinar and hear: a reminder of the…
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