Lecture Night (Hybrid) – Underrepresented Groups

At this Qualifying Session students will receive a lecture on enhancing diversity in the legal profession: recruitment, retention, and promotion of underrepresented groups.

Students can attend this event either remotely or in-person. Students booking in-person can attend a non-compulsory drinks reception following the event. Please let us know when you book whether you intend on attending the reception after the event or not.

For those attending online, the session is being delivered via Zoom.  Login details will be sent one working day before the event.

Speaker(s)/Tutor(s): Chair: Lisa Roberts KC, Panellist: Winston Hunter KC

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 Aims: The aim of this Qualifying Session is for students to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by those who are underrepresented at the Bar.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here):

1.1 : Uphold the reputation of the Bar and observe their duty to the court in the administration of justice

2.1 : Act with the utmost integrity and independence at all times, in the interests of justice, representing clients with courage, perseverance and fearlessness.

1.16 : Comply with regulatory requirements set down by the Bar Standards Board, including the Code of Conduct.

Accessibility: Information on step free routes and more can be found on our Accessibility page.

Conduct: Lincoln’s Inn is committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment. We expect everyone engaging with us to uphold these standards. Unacceptable behaviour will be challenged.

Cancellation Policy: Students should consider all bookings a professional commitment and should only book onto an event if they fully plan on attending. Once booked on, students will be unable to cancel and receive a refund other than in exceptional circumstances.

This event is a Qualifying Session.