Aims and Objectives
to promote equality and diversity in the legal profession
to encourage new entrants into the legal profession drawn from all social backgrounds
to offer support, guidance and assistance to those wishing to embark upon a legal career
to hold regular seminars and social functions to facilitate opportunities to network and draw upon the knowledge of experienced practitioners, Judges and QCs
Your AAWL membership includes:
Advance notice and invitation to all our events
The chance to undertake pro bono work with our linked voluntary organisations
The chance to connect with the AAWL community
Being able to assist with the work of the AAWL committee
Access to our legal news and discussions
Are you a junior lawyer looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in issues that affect you and other members of the profession? If yes, submit your application to join our @JuniorLawyers committee.
Submission deadline: Wednesday 14 October, 12pm
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/junior-lawyers/junior-lawyers-division-committee-elections-2020-call-for-nominations
Last week @EssexBarrister was (repeatedly) mistaken for a defendant in court. Keen to hear from solicitors + barristers who have had similar experiences in the last few weeks. DMs open. https://twitter.com/EssexBarrister/status/1309235554328997894
Pretty much every black barrister I know has told me that they’ve experienced something similar. From junior barristers like me, to QCs.
It makes us feel like imposters.
I’ve had so many white colleagues admit it’s NEVER happened to them.
This is systemic. Change is needed.
Tune into this important 2 part drama starting tonight.
The Police failed Banaz Mahmod more than 5 times, she became a victim of a so called “honour” killing.
The “Justice For Banaz“ Campaign was led by IKWRO to ensure justice in 2006.
@Misskeeleyhawes @idkbuket @MoeBarEl1 https://twitter.com/ITV/status/1310574939544715267
Keeley Hawes stars as the detective who brought five killers to justice in the true story of Banaz Mahmod, the young Londoner murdered for falling in love with the wrong man.
#Honour, tonight and tomorrow at 9pm on ITV and @ITVHub
@Misskeeleyhawes @idkbuket @MoeBarEl1