About this event

17 March 2026
12.30pm - 6.30pm

BCLP aims to create an environment “where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves, whatever their differences might be. We place such a high priority on diversity and inclusiveness because we know that it enriches the quality and fabric of our firm: for our people, and our clients.”

This event will focus on increasing awareness, understanding and confidence for aspiring solicitors with disabilities, neurodivergence and long-term health conditions and any AS member who would like to develop their awareness and understanding of these groups.

Agenda

Full agenda to be provided in due course.

Sign up deadline

The sign up deadline is 17 February 2026 at 5pm.

Eligibility

Please note all AS events are for those who are from a group underrepresented in the legal profession or who are interested in developing an understanding and awareness of such groups, and this event focuses on those who have disabilities, long-term health conditions and/or neurodivergence. To further apply for this event, you must:

  • be an Aspiring Solicitors member;
  • be in any year of study at undergraduate or postgraduate education or be a graduate from university;
  • be available to attend the entire event in-person on Wednesday 12 March 2025 (reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed);
  • want to pursue a legal career at an international commercial law firm;
  • not have accepted a training contract with any law firm or legal team.

Ability 2025

Watch this video to hear insights and advice from our inspiring panellists and AS members at last year's event.

Keenan’s success story
I attribute a great deal of my success to various AS programmes I was involved in.
Read My Story
BCLP
Trainee Solicitor
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