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    Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders 2022

    4 Nov 2022, noon — 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX
    Application deadline was 30th October 2022, 11:59 p.m.

    If you’re interested in a career in law, join us on 4th November for Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders.

    Why attend

    • Network with 15+ world-class law firms who are diversity champions
    • Hear from partners and trainees and discover your ideal place through varied panel sessions
    • Build a diverse law network of bright students and professionals who can support your early career
    • Learn how to ace vacation scheme and internship applications

    Why attend

    Develop essential competencies for your career

    Networking is a key skill that will open doors for you throughout your career journey. In-person attendees will be able to get ahead by cultivating this skill with top law firms and other ambitious members.

    Stand out from the crowd

    Demonstrate to potential employers that you are passionate and proactive about pursuing a career in commercial law by gaining key insights about the sector and networking with representatives from top firms at the event.

    Hear directly from industry leaders

    Learn about the steps the firms are taking to ensure principles such as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are championed in their workplaces and ask them questions.

    Who can attend

    Undergraduate or full time postgraduate students at UK universities who identify with an underrepresented group

    Graduating in 2023, 2024 or 2025 (or 2026 if already at university on a four-year course)

    On track for at least a 2:1 and demonstrate academic excellence.

    Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably, especially those related to law

    We also welcome students from underrepresented backgrounds (graduating in 2023, 2024, 2025 (or 2026 if on a four-year course)) who are studying at universities outside of the UK to join us virtually - please select the virtual attendance option when applying

    Employers joining us

    Schedule

    4 Nov 2022

    noon - 12:30 p.m.

    Member arrival, registration & networking

    12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.

    Bright Network introduction and keynote

    1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

    Panel - Diversity in law

    2 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

    Networking

    For in-person attendees

    3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

    Skills session

    4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

    Panel - Getting into law: Application top tips

    For in-person attendees

    5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Takeaways & next steps

    Gallery

    Chat

    What people say about this event

    At the Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders, I enjoyed hearing the importance of diversity and inclusion in the legal workplace. I would like to thank the panellists for tips, advice, answering our questions and explaining how important it is to have a diverse workforce.

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    Simon Gibb

    It has been a great experience so far, and I can't wait to see what other experiences and opportunities I can be a part of!

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    Kanzul
    Location

    Location

    133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX

    Info

    Frequently asked questions

    Please note all timings on the agenda for Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders correspond with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

    Please refer to our FAQs here if you have any queries about attending a Bright Network event in-person.

    If you have any questions about attending Diverse Legal Leaders as a virtual attendee, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here. Please note that for this event, there will be no virtual networking with the firms in attendance. 

    If you have any other questions please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk.