Ethnicity Talent Law 2026 - Leeds

This event will be held in AG's Leeds office on Monday 2nd November 2026 from 3:30pm- 6:00pm. 

The aim of Ethnicity.Talent.Law is to bring together students from ethnically diverse backgrounds with people from Addleshaw Goddard LLP as part of a growing effort to increase ethnic diversity within the legal sector.

Key figures from Addleshaw Goddard LLP will share their stories, experiences and the challenges that they have faced during their careers and provide a platform for students to gain advice on the recruitment processes and much more.

This 3 part event will consist of experiences and journeys into the legal profession and offering advice to participants on the following:

Application process insights: A session centred on what students should or could be doing to help them succeed in the application process, whilst looking at how they can highlight their differences in a positive way.

Panel discussion – How to leverage your difference: A panel discussion with a group of practising solicitors from a range of different backgrounds and levels of qualification from Addleshaw Goddard LLP, sharing their thoughts as to how they can “leverage their difference” in their careers.

Networking: The opportunity to network with trainees and fee earners from the Leeds office in an informal setting.