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November 2021

BSN Creating Pathways: Understanding ‘Office Politics’ and How To Make It Positive featuring Joanna Gaudoin

November 17, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

“Office politics’ can often have negative connotations. However given the different people within an organisation with varying interests, motivations and behaviours, being politically astute is essential for individuals to be effective in their roles and progress their careers. This seminar delivers a better understanding of what “office politics” is, why opting out is not an option and will equip you with the necessary skills to navigate this sensitive topic.  The session will be hosted by Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP…

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October 2021

BSN North and Deans Court Chambers Advocacy Training

October 21, 2021 @ 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us on the evening of Thursday 21 October 2021 for a fantastic advocacy event hosted by Deans Court at their Chambers The four part training will feature: a mock disposal hearing: a talk from Olivia Choudhury (currently a pupil in Chambers); a talk from the General Medical Council on their efforts to promote EDI in everything they do as a regulator; and a talk from Matt Gibbons, senior clerk at Deans Court Chambers. After the training we hope you…

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July 2021

BSN Grassroots Insiders: Law Practice Area Series | Life as an Immigration and Asylum Lawyer

July 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

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 third event in the Insiders series is ‘Life as an Immigration & Asylum Lawyer.’ We are going to be joined by BSN director and Co-Founder, Cordella Bart- Stewart who is an Immigration & Asylum Tribunal Judge and Grace Brown, Barrister…

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April 2021

BSN City Group and Midlands – Imposter Syndrome: Finding your power with Caroline Flanagan | Thursday 29 April 2021, 6-7pm

April 29, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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…

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BSN Grassroots Insiders: Law Practice Area Series | Life as a Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer

April 16, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

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’ ‘Insider: Law Practice Areas’ series showcases legal professionals who have developed their practices across a range of areas, including crime, restructuring and insolvency, immigration and asylum, commercial litigation, family and banking and finance. This series is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the range…

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Insider: Law Practice Area Series | Life as a Criminal Lawyer | 8 April 6-6.45pm

April 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

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…

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March 2021

BSN Midlands: An Introduction to BSN Midlands | 24 March 2021

March 24, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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…

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BSN/Facebook: Tech Career Experiences Through a Legal Lens, Weds 3 March @ 6pm

March 3, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

You are invited to join us on Wednesday 3 March 2021 at 6pm in partnership with Facebook as we go behind the scenes with Anna Benckert, VP, Head of Legal, EMEA at Facebook who will host a panel discussion with Barry Fishley, Partner and Head of the Technology and IP Transactions Practice in London, Weil, Gotshal and Manges LLP, Geofrey Banzi, Legal Technologist, KPMG and Nicolette Myrie, Data Protection Counsel, Facebook to discuss and share experiences within private practice and…

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November 2020

Diversity Matters – 26 November 2020 @ 6pm – The University of Law & BSN Virtual Event

November 26, 2020 @ 6:00 am - 8:30 pm

We are pleased to invite you to The University of Law's virtual “Diversity Matters” event on Thursday, 26 November 2020 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm, in partnership with the Black Solicitors Network (BSN). The University of Law is proud of its rich and diverse student population, people come to study with them from many different communities and walks of life. The University's commitment to widening participation and accessibility for all to study legal and business education is ingrained in its ethos but, equally,…

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August 2020

BSN Midlands: Virtual Panel Event

August 4, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Online

Are you interested in exploring career opportunities in the legal profession and understanding what it takes to become a lawyer? Then join our webinar panel event on Tuesday 4 August which will be hosted by BSN's Chair, Paulette Mastin, and BSN Directors, Kyle Blackburn and Liam Symonds. During this webinar, we will discuss various pathways to a legal career, including the solicitor, barrister, legal executive and apprenticeship areas of the profession, with our panellists.  The session will kick off with an overview of the Solicitors' Qualifying Exam (SQE)…

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