Pathways into Law – Diverse Perspectives; an online event as part of Black History Month.
Designed to give students interested in in pursuing a career in the legal sector the opportunity to hear from legal practitioners about the various pathways into law and their perspectives on promoting diversity in the legal profession.
Chaired by Mr Justice Pushpinder Saini, speakers will include Mellissa Akinya (Solicitor Advocate and CILEx Qualified lawyer for the GLD), Tayibba Bajwa (Doughty Street), Gary Pryce (New Square) and Nancy Williams (5 Pump Court), as well as representatives from 10,000 Black Interns, Bridging the Bar and SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity).
Event details
This event is for all students who are considering a career in law.
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday 12 October
Registration: 6.15pm (online)
Cost: Free
| Session | Speakers |
|---|---|
| Panel 1 | Mr Justice Saini KC: Introduction Mark Robinson: Chair Gary Pyrce: Barrister – New Square Chambers Mellissa Akinya: CILEx qualified solicitor, Solicitor Advocate at the GLD, Department of Transport Tayibba Bajwa: Doughty Street Daniel Adejumo: Associate at Eversheds Sutherland |
| Panel 2 | Nancy Williams: Chair Anu Lal: Bridging the Bar Yi Kang: SEO 10,000 Black Interns |
| Breakout Room | Joel Semakula Peter Egaue + Panel Speakers |
How to book
Contact the careers team in the Education department with any queries.