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November 2015
Diversity League Table – 2015 launch event
The release of the findings of the 2015 BSN Diversity League Table report, featuring the Diversity Panel Discussion and audience Q&A. Subject: Retention and progression of diverse talent This is the 10th edition of the annual Diversity League Table report. The panel will consider some of the more challenging aspects of diversity and inclusion. In many firms there are more applications from women than men. At a slower rate, BME applications are also increasing, as too is recruitment for both…
Find out more »Debevoise & Plimpton and BSN “ Careers Workshop: CV Bootcamp”
As many of you will be aware the time to start applying for vacation schemes is upon us, therefore what better way to decide which firms you will be applying to than obtaining a unique insight into as many law firms as possible! We have therefore arranged with Jones Day and Debevoise & Plimpton, who are both international and leading law firms based in London, recruiting for training contracts in 2017 & 2018 with opportunities to join their winter, spring and/or summer vacation schemes: This is…
Find out more »October 2015
Jones Day & BSN “ Question Time”
As many of you will be aware the time to start applying for vacation schemes is upon us, therefore what better way to decide which firms you will be applying to than obtaining a unique insight into as many law firms as possible! We have therefore arranged with Jones Day and Debevoise & Plimpton, who are both international and leading law firms based in London, recruiting for training contracts in 2017 & 2018 with opportunities to join their winter, spring and/or summer vacation schemes: We have 60…
Find out more »BSN City Group / Linklaters LLP – Inspired to Succeed – Black History Month event
Hosted by Linklaters' BAME* Network in association with the Black Solicitors Network (City Branch). October is Black History Month. To mark the occasion, Linklaters and the Black Solicitors Network (City Branch) are delighted to invite you to an evening event entitled 'Inspired to Succeed: Top of Their Game’. Guest speakers: Meera Syal CBE (panellist) Meera Syal is the star of Beautiful People and The Kumars at No 42. She made her name on the sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, and…
Find out more »September 2015
BSN City/Freshfields: Spotlight on Nigeria – Financial Markets (8 Sept)
Spotlight on Nigeria – Financial Markets 2015 has been a year of contrasts for Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy. The elation surrounding the historic victory by opposition party leader Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria's presidential election has been coupled with the ongoing challenge of power generation and growing concerns regarding falling oil prices which continue to adversely affect Nigeria's private and state owned oil companies, government revenues and national foreign currency reserves. In this unprecedented political and economic environment, what role will…
Find out more »August 2015
Conference on Widening Participation in the Legal Professions
You are invited to this conference to engage with expert speakers and contribute to the debate on how to influence change in the legal professions and judiciary so that they more fairly reflect the society they serve. Drawing on research and experience of barriers to entry and progression in the legal professions and judiciary, speakers and delegates will explore how to promote social mobility and equality. Keynote speaker: Paul Johnston, Social Mobility & Child Poverty Commission; panellists include partners of…
Find out more »June 2014
BSN City Group presents Spotlight on Ghana
BSN City Group in association with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, is delighted to invite you to our exciting panel event titled: "Spotlight on Ghana". According to the IMF, Ghana has experienced strong growth over the past two decades and "the country has outperformed regional peers in reducing poverty", has "robust democratic credentials" and is a "highly-rated business climate" which attracts "significant foreign direct investment" and supports "long-term economic growth". But what is the real economic story behind the bold headlines?…
Find out more »Creating Pathways through Mentoring & Sponsorship
The BSN City Group in collaboration with Clearly Gottlieb cordially invite all to the lauch of its inaugural mentoring programme for City associates. Creating Pathways Through Mentoring and Sponsorship This programme is aimed at developing and promoting inter-firm and cross-firm mentoring relationships between senior lawyers and mid-level BME associates (2-5) PQE in private practice and in-house in the City. The launch event will feature a unique opportunity to hear from thought leaders on BME talent management and to discuss the…
Find out more »March 2014
Inspired to Succeed with Baroness Young of Hornsey
Linklaters BAME Network*, in association with the City branch of the Black Solicitors Network, is delighted to host the fourth event of our “Inspired to Succeed” series. This series of events aims to assist with enhancing interpersonal skills and offers the opportunity to build relationships across the City. Baroness Young of Hornsey will present the next event in the series, which focuses on flexibility – discussing how to recognise opportunities as they arise and sharing the tools to seize them.…
Find out more »Equipped to Excel
EQUIPPED TO EXCEL - Allen & Overy LLP in association with the City branch of the Black Solicitors Network, is delighted to host an interactive evening for lawyers practising in the City and "lawyers to be" to learn from those at the top of their profession and to discuss their own career paths and progression. Come along to hear about their experiences and have your career questions answered. PLENARY SESSION AND Q&A, SPEAKERS: Carine Chassol -Partner at Allen & Overy…
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