Black History Month Celebration
Monday 17th of October 2022 18:15
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Middle Temple HallTimings
18:15 ~ Doors open
18:30 ~ Panel session and Q&A
19:30 ~ Musical performance
19:45 ~ Networking - Food & drinks served
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The event is run by the Middle Temple Young Barristers Association and Middle Temple Students Association, to celebrate Black History Month.
Please join the MTYBA and MTSA for another memorable Black History Month celebration.
This will be a panel event, followed by a question and answer section and networking. Our speakers will share about their own personal journeys and careers at the bar, the pioneering work they have done regarding diversity, and the significance of Black History Month to them. We will have music, food, networking and much more!
The esteemed panel will feature:
- Laurie-Anne Power KC from 25 Bedford Row Chambers
- Bibi Badejo from 4 Brick Court Chambers
- Stephen Lue from Garden Court Chambers
- Natasha Shotunde from Garden Court
Students and transferring lawyers need to attend the whole event in order to claim a Qualifying Session.
Who can Attend
Students/Hall Members/Benchers: Guests welcome, maximum 2 per member.
Members of other Inns and those invited by MTSA/MTYBA are also welcome. See the booking information.
Dietary Requirements
Qualifying Session Details
Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session
Learning Outcomes:
After this session, students should be able to:
- Describe barriers to diversity and equality at the Bar.
- Describe the initatives that promote inclusivity
Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter
- 1.1
Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement
QS Feedback
If you have any feedback on a QS you have attended or have any suggestions for future sessions, please contact the education department on education@middletemple.org.uk
Bookings and Cancellations
Members of the Inn can buy tickets online by clicking ‘Add to Cart’. Please note that you must log in to book (if you have not yet created a log-in please register first). Alternatively you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Non-members can book via Eventbrite
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 13:00 on 17 October.
Cancellations:
Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend by emailing education@middletemple.org.uk
Disabled Access and Support
If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Laura Hacon.
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