Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar (BDABar) aims to open up the legal profession and dismantle the barriers that disabled aspiring barristers face when accessing the Bar. We aim to raise awareness that current practices, and standards are inadequate in making the Bar an accessible and inclusive profession; whilst trying to destigmatise how disabilities are perceived. In order to do so, we will research, educate, and enable a two-way mentoring scheme. Our research findings and practical experiences will be used to improve accessibility at the Bar - in the hope that the barriers to the Bar can be broken down, and a more equal and fair Bar can be created.

The BDABar Launch Event is a great opportunity to find out more about the organisation, its structure, what we exactly want to achieve, and how we aim to support and advocate for disabled aspiring barristers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to hear from our speakers who will be sharing their experience of navigating the Bar whilst being disabled. The Launch Event will take place on Friday, 28th January 2022 at 5:30 pm via Zoom!

Event structure:

• 17:30- 17:50: Committee Introduction & BDABar Launch Presentation
• 17:50- 18:05: Guest Speaker 1- HHJ Fayyaz Afzal CBE
• 18:05- 18:15: Guest Speaker 2- Christina Warner, Barrister at Goldsmith Chambers & BDABar Ally and Upcoming Trustee
• 18:15- 18:20 Break
• 18:20- 18:30 Guest Speaker 3- Daniel Holt, Future Pupil Barrister at 39 Essex Chambers, and Chair of the Association of Disabled Lawyers (ADL)
• 18:30- 18:40 Guest Speaker 4- Daniel Taylor, Called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Inner Temple
• 18:40- 19:20: Q&A with members of the BDABar Committee
• 19:20- 19:30: Closing of the Event

To learn more about BDABar please visit our website https://www.bdabar.org/ and follow us on Twitter (@BDABarOrg), Instagram (@bdabarorg) and Linkedln (Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar).

For accessibility requirements, please fill those in on the following page in the box provided. For any other queries, please email events@bdabar.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the launch!

The BDABar Team