Bristol Law Society is committed to promoting and supporting ED&I in the legal profession with a focus within Bristol and the South West. As part of this we promote inclusion and equal opportunities in the legal profession to empower black and minority ethnic lawyers across the region.
For more information or local support please contact Salma Maqsood on S.Maqsood@barcankirby.co.uk
Local Groups and Organisations
Do you have an organisation you would like to add to our list? Get in touch by emailing S.Maqsood@barcankirby.co.uk
Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division of the Law Society
If you are not already a member of the national Law Society Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division – why not join. Membership of the Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division is free, and is open to all solicitors and their allies.
Members benefit from:
- specialised events and training
- networking opportunities
- regular e-newsletters and updates
- access to a community of Ethnic Minority lawyers
- voting rights for division seats on the Law Society’s governing council
To join the Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division, sign up to My Law Society and tick the Ethnic Minority Lawyers box in Special interests. You will receive regular email updates and tailored content will appear on your My Law Society homepage. For more information email ethnicminoritylawyers@lawsociety.org.uk
News & Articles
Resources & Websites
- Promoting BME inclusivity in the workplace: A toolkit for firms
- Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division
- The Law Society Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division – LinkedIn Group
- Law Society regional forums
- Law Society Annual statistics
- Race for Opportunity
- Inclusive Employers
- Diversity & Inclusion Charter
- Business case for diversity and inclusion, which also contains tips and practical suggestions for leaders to be more inclusive. – https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/hr-and-people-management/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-a-business-case
