Lecture Night (Online) – Unconscious bias

At this Qualifying Session, students will receive a lecture focusing on different types of bias, understanding how bias impacts our own thinking and behaviours in different contexts and techniques for addressing it.

Speaker(s)/Tutor(s): Brie Stevens-Hoare KC and Cerys Walters
QS value: 1
QS theme: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Interactive?: No

Timings:
17.45: Registration
18:00 until 19.30

Materials and Preparation: No preparation required

Learning Outcomes:The aim of this Qualifying Session is to give students an understanding and be able to recognise different types of unconscious bias and the impact such bias can have on an individual’s decisions, actions and reactions. To then discuss and explore ways to challenge their own unconscious bias and that of others.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here):
2.3 : Be aware and active in the pursuit of equality and respect for diversity, not tolerating unlawful discrimination, in themselves or others.
3.3 : Respond appropriately to those from diverse backgrounds and to the needs and sensitivities
created by individual circumstances.
3.4 : Treat all people with respect and courtesy, regardless of their background or circumstances