BIRMINGHAM BLACK LAWYERS

Promoting diversity within the legal community

What we do is simple. We create a platform for both aspiring lawyers and established legal professionals to develop their networks and secure work opportunities. Our aim is not only to increase the proportion of black and other ethnic minority students successfully entering the profession in all areas of law, but to achieve greater representation in senior and Board-level positions..

We are pleased to launch TLPLUS, our new partnership with the Tyro Lawyer, pairing mentors with law students from ethnic minority backgrounds.

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members from all levels of the legal profession

We provide a platform to support both aspiring and experienced legal professionals from African and Caribbean backgrounds seeking to advance in their careers

We bridge the gap for students with no links to the legal community, showcasing success stories and providing role models for first-generation University attendees

We create opportunities for networking at all levels of the profession

Our events encourage a greater level of integration by black and other ethnic minorities within the legal community

We aim to do our part to increase awareness and encourage action to redress the under-representation of black and other ethnic minority lawyers in the profession

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Words from our Members

  • Sponsorship of BBL is vital for law firms committed to championing and promoting the abundance of black talent within the legal profession. I really enjoy being involved in BBL events as this a great way to engage with black students, and also black solicitors who are at various stages in their careers.

    Yetunde Dania
    Partner
  • I attended my first BBL event in October 2014 while I was studying my LPC/ LLM. I would not be where I am in my legal career if not for BBL from helping me obtain my first work experience placement to setting me on my way to obtaining a training contract, and everything in between.

    Dion
    Newly Qualified Solicitor
  • I joined BBL in summer 2016 during my second year at university & wholeheartedly this was the best decision I ever made! Since then the BBL team has guided and supported me throughout my legal career. From offering advice, application support, legal experience and numerous networking opportunities; I secured a legal role at a leading national law firm through attending a BBL event.

    Jahnel
    Paralegal
  • BBL’s guidance and encouragement was vital in my development as an individual throughout my legal studies. Their unwavering support gave me the sense of direction and motivation I needed to successfully obtain my training contract immediately after graduating.

    Aleigha
    Trainee Solicitor
  • ​I joined BBL at Law School in 2012.BBL’s support and guidance was crucial in my effort to secure a Pupilage in 2017 and ultimately become a qualified Barrister.

    Adeo
    Barrister
  • I joined Birmingham Black Lawyers (BBL) in my first year of university. Their event was my first ever networking event. It was held during black history month at Shoosmiths, and for the first time in my life I saw a room full of successful black lawyers, many that even though professional still kept in touch with their culture. Seeing that and hearing all of their stories really made me feel like I could do whatever I set my mind on. It gave me a greater drive to follow through on my dreams, showed me that as a black woman I could be as/more successful than my non-black counterparts and that it was a dream that is very much achievable.

    Each event BBL put on was one that provided great insight into how to become a barrister or solicitor, and how to approach each hurdle and successfully overcome them. BBL opened the door to networks and connecting with people I would have never known, and not just connecting with law professionals but also students like myself from different universities in the same position.

    Ada
    Student
  • BBL is an excellent organisation which have helped me network and gain a greater understanding of the challenges minorities face within the legal fraternity. An organisation filled with authentic, genuine professionals whose aim is to assist and shape the next generation of Barristers and Solicitors. An exceptional organisation!

    Alethia
    Aspiring Barrister
  • It has been an absolute pleasure to be involved with Birmingham Black Lawyers (BBL) albeit in an unofficial capacity over the years. During my time as a student, I found the work of BBL inspirational, and they are a big reason why I decided to pursue a career in law. BBL allowed me to hear stories of black lawyers and meet others from underrepresented backgrounds. This motivated me further as it evidenced that despite barriers I could progress in law. BBL also provide a wide array of events which allows students and junior professions to learn new skills such as networking by connecting with like-minded individuals. I have been particularly impressed with the team at BBL. They are always on hand to provide advice and guidance. Their commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession is unwavering.

    Joel Blake
    Solicitor
Birmingham Black Lawyers

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