Black Solicitors Network

The Black Solicitors Network (BSN) was formed in 1995 to promote the interests of black solicitors, provide professional support and share information, inform and influence D&I best practice and participate in consultations initiated by The Law Society, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Government and other regulatory bodies in relation to matters which affect black and minority ethnic solicitors.

A not-for-profit company, the Black Solicitors Network aims to be the primary voice of black solicitors in England and Wales.

The BSN is committed to achieving equality of access, retention and promotion of existing and aspiring black solicitors within the legal profession and those seeking to enter the profession.  The BSN is proud to have won several prestigious awards since its inception for its extensive work in striving towards an equal profession, including:

• 2006: The Law Society Equality Award – Outstanding Contribution to promoting Race Equality
• 2015: Inclusive Networks Award – Inter-Sector Network of the Year
• 2018: Inclusive Companies 2018 Award – Outstanding Diversity Network

Over the years the BSN’s membership has grown to several thousand and continues to grow.  An inclusive rather than exclusive organisation, our reputation is such that we attract and welcome, members from across the cultural and diversity spectrum.