Black Inclusion

The planning law barrister, best-selling author, broadcaster and former child refugee on the vexed questions: What does it take to make it to the Bar? What does changing the way you speak say about your character? Is meritocracy a myth that hurts the most disadvantaged?  

By Hashi Mohamed  

Time to rethink the Bar’s approach to diversity and inclusion? To ensure that difference makes  a difference, we must get to the root of the problem and commit to structural change – Zeenat Islam  shares her thoughts

By Gifty Edila 

Comfortable talking about race? How does racism show up in chambers? Raggi Kotak shares her views, hopes and suggestions for change 

Silk application back to basics: how to understand, demonstrate and derive joy from the diversity competence

The indomitable human rights barrister – who has shaped the law on modern slavery and trafficking – on pivotal moments, landmark law and light during dark days 

Martha Cover interviews the celebrated civil rights lawyer Marcia Willis Stewart QC whose egalitarian spirit pervades all her cases 

We need to have a different conversation if we’re serious about recruiting more black judges: our first non-white High Court judge talks to Desiree Artesi about finding new sources of potential, energising diversity efforts and coaxing out reluctant role models 
 

You’ve made it to the Bar – spread your wings, trust in your abilities and be your authentic self; candid advice on how to beat imposter syndrome and enrich life and practice