About Us
Building Bridges For Tomorrow
We are the first and only UK-based network for all Black aspiring lawyers.
Founded in October 2024, the Black Law Network (BLN) is a growing community created to unite and empower aspiring and future Black legal professionals across the UK.
Who We’re For
We support Black individuals at every stage of the legal journey:
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Sixth Form Students
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Gap Year Students
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Law and Non-Law University Students
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Graduates and Postgraduates
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Legal Apprentices
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Trainee Solicitors
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Aspiring Solicitors and Barristers
Our Gallery
 BLN team having convo at our most recent event Chase - Head of Memberships Grace - Head of Programmes Chiamaka - Engagement Lead Jane - Director of Communications |  The BLN Leaders Summer Meet Up We met up for a game for Laser Tag, Nando's and Matcha Memories |  Our BLN leaders at Our Spring Leaders Meet up Chiamaka - Engagement Lead Earlgi- Founder Grace- Head of Programmes Zoe - Chair Person Tolu- Treasurer |
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 One of our incredible Members Gabriella Taiwo, being offered a prize (a Commercial Law Handbook) for speed networking during our Ice breaker challenge |  Team Apprenticeship - 2025 Law debate Night Winners Faysal Hamzat Nana Fitt Olaoluwa Oyebola |  Our BLN Directors: Carley Luckett - Vice Chair Zoe Keseka - Chair Person Earlgi Dadzie- Founder & CEO Grace Obasohan - Head of Programmes Jane Nkwocha - Director of Communications Anthony Fedorov - Secretary |
 An image of our Leadership Team Isaac - Linkedin lead Chase - Head of memberships Tolu - Treasurer Nana- Diversity Lead Grace - Head of Programmes Chiamaka - Engagement Lead Carley - Vice Chair Anthony - Secretary Earlgi - Founder & CEO Jane - Director of Communications Faysal - Enrichment Lead |  Our 16-18 members, Temar Nelson and Olaoluwa Oyebola attending their first assessment centre after meeting through joining the Black Law Network Classic full circle moment |  Our Members networking and enjoying refreshments (Pizza) after our 1st in-person event |
 Our 2 driven members Honoria and Talina asking our Vice chair Carley insight questions during our Ice breaker challenge |  Live footage of Faysal Hamzat (Captain) leading Team Apprenticeship to victory at our 2025 Law debate Night |
Our Mission
We are committed to: 1. Community Building: Creating a supportive network of peers, mentors, and allies. 2. Education: Sharing accessible resources, insights, and opportunities to help our members grow. 3. Advocacy: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within legal spaces. What We Do We support our members through: • Curated educational content that breaks down key legal and commercial topics • Skill-building workshops and speaker events featuring legal professionals • Mentorship and networking opportunities across student and graduate levels • Platforming member voices on social media to share stories, advice, and success • Collaborative events that spotlight alternative legal pathways and lived experience Join Us We are always welcoming new members, whether you are an aspiring solicitor, future apprentice, or exploring law for the first time in Sixth form. Work With Us We also welcome partnerships with law firms and organisations that share our commitment to equity, access, and early career development. If you are interested in working with us or supporting our work, we would love to hear from you. We believe in being the change we want to see. But to build the bridges of Tomorrow, we need your drive and support Today.
Our Values
1. We Have It at Home
We honour the creativity, resilience and brilliance that already exists within our communities. Inspired by a phrase often heard in African and Caribbean households, this value reminds us to look inward. Our culture, our people and our lived experiences are powerful sources of knowledge and opportunity. We do not need to look elsewhere to validate our excellence. We have it at home.
3. Building Bridges for Tomorrow
We build community from the very beginning, not only after success. Isolation is one of the biggest challenges to Black legal retention. That is why we prioritise connection, belonging and showing up for one another throughout every stage of the journey. By building bridges now, we are creating a future where Black legal talent does not just survive but thrives together.
2. Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed
We believe in speaking up, showing up and standing out. Too often, Black voices are overlooked in the legal industry, not because they lack value, but because the system was not built to listen. We encourage our members to claim space, ask boldly and use their voice with confidence and intention. Representation is not just about presence. It is about power.
4. Real Talk, Real Growth
We value honest, thoughtful and empathetic communication. We accept that we are not perfect, and we support each other with a balance of care and accountability. Growth requires reflection and vulnerability. Whether we are giving feedback, owning mistakes or pushing one another to do better, we believe that respectful truth-telling helps us all move forward together.
Meet The Team
Our Story
The Black Law Network was born from a simple but powerful idea: to create a space where aspiring Black legal professionals could feel seen, supported and connected. It began with a Year 13 student who recognised the lack of representation and access in the legal field and decided to do something about it.
Since then, we’ve grown into a dynamic, student-led network with over 500 members across the UK. Our team includes law and non-law university students, sixth formers, legal apprentices and gap year students. We are all united by a shared mission to break down barriers in the legal profession.
We host impactful events, produce engaging content and collaborate with law firms to create real opportunities for our members. Whether you are exploring law for the first time, applying to university, preparing for a training contract or considering an apprenticeship, we are here to support and uplift you every step of the way.