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In 2018, a group of Black barristers practicing in the East Midlands met to seek to increase the number of Black practitioners within our profession.
Joined September 2020
We’d like to congratulate our Jamal Jeffers on his elevation to the District Bench. He will be a loss to the bar but a great gain to the judiciary. We wish District Judge Jeffers the very best. https://t.co/Im1ycuG5sZ
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We’d like to congratulate our Jamal Jeffers on his elevation to the District Bench. He will be a loss to the bar but a great gain to the judiciary. We wish District Judge Jeffers the very best. https://t.co/Im1ycuG5sZ
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We are so incredibly proud of our @CounselKkn. ⭐️⭐️ She is a formidable advocate who works tirelessly for her clients and for improvements in our profession. Well done Karen and the other finalists. Good luck
We are delighted to announce our Finalists in the Lawyer of the Year category. Rachel Okello, Clarity Visas Karen Kabweru-Namulemu, 1 GC Family Law Chambers Sabrina Powell, Irwin Mitchell Congratulations to you all!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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GET YOUR TICKET The Black Barristers' Network is having a little summer get-together THIS Friday 📆: 12.07.24 ⏰: 17:30 until late 🏫: Pegasus Bar & Restaurant The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple To secure your place register here👇🏾: https://t.co/y0q8mXqjdO
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Thinking of applying to the bench - then sign up for this event hosted by @BirmBlackLawyer with @stiveschambers 📆: 26.06.24 ⏰: 5.30pm - 7.30pm @blackcounselBCF @BlackWomenLaw @BMLnetwork @TLC_Law @BlackBarNetwork
Birmingham Black Lawyers and @stiveschambers are pleased to invite you to APPROACH THE BENCH. Please join us on Wednesday 26th June at 5:30pm for an information and networking session, and hear from our esteemed panel of judges about :
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STILL 5 DAYS TO GO! @midland_circuit 2024 Scholarship👇🏾 DEADLINE: 28 JUNE 2024 @blackcounselBCF @BlackBarNetwork @BirmBlackLawyer @BlackWomenLaw @BMLnetwork @BridgeTheBar @TLC_Law @thebarcouncil @BDABarOrg @BarForAll @LIStudentsAssoc @MTStudents @TheInnerTemple @HonSocGraysInn
We are committed to promoting diversity in the legal sector and encouraging underrepresented candidates to pursue a career at the bar. We are excited to announce our 2024 Scholarship Scheme, particularly focusing on such applicants. https://t.co/ANE4HGy5h5
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DON’T FORGET! If you are an EDO on the @midland_circuit sign up to the EDO Breakfast Meeting for a supportive discussion which is hosted by the Circuit EDSM Committee. LINK TO JOIN: https://t.co/LyprBl4mEq
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Join the @midland_circuit in supporting #RaceEqualityWeek2024. You can sign ✍🏾 up below 👇🏾 https://t.co/d2cVP77JTA
@BirmBlackLawyer @mcwomensforum @BarForAll
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In our final post for #BHM we salute our sister, Barbara Mills KC, a modern legal trailblazer. She is an inspiration for black men and women, in particular black women and a signal that change is coming and endless possibilities. The Future….. Barbara Mills KC @bmillsbarrister
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Event hosted by #BlackSolicitorsNework 📆: 19.10.23 ⏰: 18:00 📍: @SPB_Global Celebrating #BHM and #SalutingOurSisters and exploring sisterhood, what it means & how to support sisters both as fellow sisters & as allies. To find out more and to book go👇🏾 https://t.co/XigtLEaCIo
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More Great Events this Week. Hosted by @middletemple organised by the @MTStudents and @MTYoungBar 📆: TODAY 18.10.23 ⏰: 18:15 for 18:30 start 📍: Middle Temple If around why not attend. Should be a great night and it’s free - register here👇🏾 https://t.co/aZuNY7hVNh
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TONIGHT! @BGLU_Global are hosting what should be a great discussion about #mentalhealth, #highpressuredenviroments and the #worklifebalance ⏰: 18:00 📍: Online Registration details below👇🏾 @blackcounselBCF @BlackBarNetwork @BMLnetwork @ukbbweek @BlkLawyrsMatter @BridgeTheBar
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A fantastic resource from @midland_circuit for Black History Month #BlackHistoryMonth2023
https://t.co/s9UjikS2ZN
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Our second post for #BlackHistoryMonth2023 celebrating the inspiring Dame Linda Dobbs DBE See more of her in this video https://t.co/Bj41NElw0p
#BHM #SalutingOurSisters
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#BHM2023 EVENT Join @BirmBlackLawyer for an evening of celebrations 🙌🏾 📆: 12.10.23 ⏰: 17:30 - 20:30 📍: 199 Wharfside Street, Birmingham B1 1RN Register👇🏾 https://t.co/e4o1Skc9PQ
@midland_circuit @BlackBarNetwork @thebarcouncil @BameFor @lincolnsinn @middletemple @TheInnerTemple
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#BHM2023 EVENT Join @HonSocGraysInn for an evening celebrating the successes of black women at the Bar 🙌🏾 📆: 10.10.23 ⏰: 18:00 @midland_circuit @BlackBarNetwork @thebarcouncil @BameFor @lincolnsinn @middletemple @TheInnerTemple @Learned_Friends @sallypenni1 #JasonPitterKC
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3/3 Last but not least, we celebrate another sister in law and advocate for diversity within the profession. Dame Sue Carr will be sworn in today as the first female LCJ. HISTORY will be made today. For more details and to watch the swearing in ceremony https://t.co/Yk78Mz0NVI
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2/3 Don’t forget TONIGHT’S event: Black Women Barristers: The Challenges Faced and A Fairer Future. Hosted by @ICAW_22 ⏰18:00 @middletemple Book Now: https://t.co/XHnfEAxhde
@BlackBarNetwork @Learned_Friends @BME_Legal @BirmBlackLawyer @thebarcouncil @TheLawSociety @BridgeTheBar
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1/3 October marks #BlackHistoryMonth This year’s theme is about Celebrating Our Sisters. During the course of the month we will be sharing posts about some great legal sisters, some well known others unknown. We’ll also be sharing details of interesting events over the month
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