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October 2018
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 »Law Society – Black History Month Inspiration evening
Law Society – Black History Month Inspiration evening – 5/10/18 – Inspiring speakers, networking and Caribbean buffet – what’s not to enjoy!
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 »Windrush: call for evidence
In relation to the below; BSN will hold a meeting for interested practitioners in the coming weeks/month. Details to follow. If you are interested in attending, please email us by 14 September 2018 with your name and contact details (using the heading “Windrush: call for evidence”) at events@blacksolicitorsnetwork.org Windrush: lessons learned review call for evidence On 22 June 2018 The Home Secretary appointed Wendy Williams as Independent Adviser to a lessons learned review “to make sure crucial lessons were identified…
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 »Personal Branding for Junior Lawyers
Flyer_BSN JLD_July event Date: Thursday 19 July 2018 Time: 6:30pm- 9.30pm Venue: CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP Cannon Place, 78 Cannon St, London EC4N 6AF JOIN THE BSN JUNIOR LAWYERS DIVISION FOR Personal Branding for Junior Lawyers HOSTED BY THE CMS BAME NETWORK Please join us for a session led by Ronke Lawal providing strategic insights into how junior lawyers can boost their personal brands through the course of their careers. Ronke will discuss how…
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…
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