Lecture Night (Online)

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.

Speakers: Brie Stevens-Hoare KC

Themes: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Timings:

17.45: Registration

18:00 until 19.30

QS value: 1

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):

1.3 : Have a knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relevant to their area(s) of practice.
2.1 : Act with the utmost integrity and independence at all times, in the interests of justice, representing clients with courage, perseverance and fearlessness.
2.4 : Ensure their work does not incur unnecessary fees.