The legal profession is built on principles of justice and fairness yet barriers to entry and progress remain for many aspiring professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. How can we drive meaningful change to ensure true inclusivity in the profession?Join us at Leeds Law Society’s first social mobility conference dedicated to exploring social mobility in the legal profession. This event will bring together legal professionals, recruiters, and educators committed to fostering diversity and equal opportunity across the sector. Our speakers will discuss their experiences and share best practice on social mobility.Whether you are a legal professional, student, or recruiter, this conference is your opportunity to engage with other people committed to improving access to the profession for those from less privileged socio economic backgrounds.Be part of the conversation. Network with industry leaders, gain fresh insights, and help drive positive change in Leeds, a thriving hub for legal and social innovation, which provides the perfect setting for this crucial discussion. Build connections to ensure that talent—not background—determines success in the legal profession in this city.Agenda:08:15 - 08:45 Registration & Breakfast08:45 - 09:00 Welcome & Introductions09:00 – 11.00 Who Gets IN?: Entry into the legal profession - Panel Discussion11.00 - 11.30 Refreshments/Networking11.30 - 12.15 Breaking through the mould: Getting ahead in the legal profession – Panel Discussion12.15 - 13.00 Sharing Best Practice and the Future of Social Mobility in the Legal Profession13.00 - 13.15 Thanks from the President of Leeds Law Society
