About this event

2 October 2024
12:30pm - 7:00pm
BCLP, Governers House, 5 Laurence Pountney Hill, London, EC4R 0BR

BCLP will be partnering with Aspiring Solicitors (AS) on their annual Race for Change event. Race For Change is an event specifically aimed at aspiring lawyers of Black heritage.

This event will allow attendees to build their confidence, network, and knowledge, when applying to law firms. Race For Change will be hosted at BCLP’s London office on Wednesday 2 October 2024 and will include a range of speakers from BCLP, as well as wider City law firms and corporates. You will have the opportunity to meet other AS Members and hear from Black legal professionals, building a sense of community with your peers and role models. Panel sessions will discuss techniques for overcoming the obstacles for Black lawyers and the progress that has been achieved to make positive, lasting change. Speakers will also share practice advice to build your skills.

Annually, BCLP make multiple offers to Race for Change candidates, with many event alumni receiving training contract offers and being current trainees in the firm.

Event Agenda

The full agenda will be added in due course.

Eligibility

Please note all AS events are for those who are from an under-represented group in the legal profession and this event focuses on those who are of Black and mixed-Black heritage. To attend this event, you must:

  • Study at undergraduate or postgraduate level or be a graduate
  • Want to pursue a legal career at a commercial law firm
  • Be of Black heritage (including mixed Black heritage)

Further information

Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed up to £100.

Sign up deadline

The deadline to apply is Wednesday 21 August 2024. However, we encourage you to get your applications in as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment if we reach capacity and close applications earlier than expected.

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I just got a call from BCLP offering me a space on their vacation scheme… I was able to attend the Race for Change event (and subsequent follow up event). Honestly, a year ago today I was faced with a lot of rejection. The most important lesson that I have learnt is that being a Black female from a non-Russell group university means nothing if you embrace the difference!
All of my interactions with BCLP through AS have been genuine and positive. I always leave an event feeling I have truly gained something. This has most definitely enhanced my confidence with applications.
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