Ethnic Solicitors Network

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Reclaiming narratives – Black History Month 2024

This Black History month, join us in celebrating the stories of black solicitors as we embrace this year’s theme: ‘reclaiming…

01 Oct 2024

Becoming a judge – free workshops for Black, Asian and ethnic minority lawyers

Have you considered becoming a judge? Do you feel like you need more background and guidance on the judicial application process? We’re running free workshops aimed at Black ethnic minority solicitors who are under-represented in the judiciary.

14 Apr 2025

From refugee to leader in law: "I fled with nothing but the clothes on my back"

A legal journey from war-torn Eritrea to leading Brighton and Hove City Council.

24 Mar 2025

“I didn’t have connections to anyone who worked in law”

Karl Brown explains his journey to becoming a solicitor, how his working-class background gave him resilience and why “be bold” is his top advice.

17 Mar 2025

“Preparation, preparation, preparation”: how Imran Khan became a KC

King’s counsel (KC) is an award for excellence in advocacy in the highest courts of England and Wales. Solicitor advocates have been eligible to apply since 1995. Imran Khan KC is one of 65 solicitors appointed as KCs. Discover why he decided to apply and how he navigated the eligibility criteria.

14 Mar 2025

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