Black Inclusion

Is it really  true that COVID-19 is the virus that does not discriminate? Glenn Parsons  investigates  

With mini pupillages and other work experience cancelled, Zeenat Islam  explains how Learning for Lawyers – REDEFINED is helping to unlock the law for those struggling to access opportunities

The planning law barrister, best-selling author, broadcaster and former child refugee on the vexed questions: What does it take to make it to the Bar? What does changing the way you speak say about your character? Is meritocracy a myth that hurts the most disadvantaged?  

By Hashi Mohamed  

Time to rethink the Bar’s approach to diversity and inclusion? To ensure that difference makes  a difference, we must get to the root of the problem and commit to structural change – Zeenat Islam  shares her thoughts

By Gifty Edila 

Comfortable talking about race? How does racism show up in chambers? Raggi Kotak shares her views, hopes and suggestions for change 

Silk application back to basics: how to understand, demonstrate and derive joy from the diversity competence

The indomitable human rights barrister – who has shaped the law on modern slavery and trafficking – on pivotal moments, landmark law and light during dark days 

Martha Cover interviews the celebrated civil rights lawyer Marcia Willis Stewart QC whose egalitarian spirit pervades all her cases