Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association

SEMLA aims to increase career opportunities for ethnic minority law students and lawyers and to improve diversity in the legal profession of Scotland.

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

In SEMLA’s next spotlight for Black History Month (@bhmuk), we speak to the inspiring Brianella Scott about breaking barriers and creating pathways for others, both of which make her a powerful role model within Scotland's legal community and beyond. https://t.co/k71zQZaxXo

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

In the third of SEMLA's Black History Month Spotlights, we speak to Glenn Agutu about his unique journey from legal training to AI entrepreneurship which shows the diverse career paths available to legal professionals in Scotland today. https://t.co/pzS5C8tyFd @bhmuk

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

Vambo Maswiswi of @shepwedd is spotlighted in SEMLA's next Black History Month interview. Vambo speaks about starting her legal career in Scotland, her inspirations and what @bhmuk means personally and professionally to her: https://t.co/bQV8RDT40s

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

The Scottish Government is hosting a free online event on 24 November for Law students and graduates from diverse or disadvantaged backgrounds.

Register now to hear about life in the Government Legal Service for Scotland.

Sign up: https://t.co/t2i4hVjpwg

#LegalTraineeship

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

The first interview of SEMLA's Black History Month Spotlight Series is here: Arnold Masayila of @HarperMacleod. Arnold speaks about his journey into the legal profession in Scotland, @bhmuk and how the profession can become more inclusive and diverse. https://t.co/Bc56bn1Kt2

[Law Society Scotland @Lawscot]

We're delighted to be co-hosting this hybrid #SouthAsianHeritageMonth event with @SEMLAlaw and Diversity+ next Thursday. Our new CEO Ben Kemp will be in attendance and would love to meet as many members as possible, so please register now!
👉 https://t.co/DxAFOAsIvv

@SAHM_UK

[Usman Tariq KC @UsmanTariq]

There is a @SEMLAlaw event this Thursday in Edinburgh celebrating @SAHM_UK in collaboration with Diversity+ and @Lawscot. Please come along! Details below.

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

We want this to be a celebration of all 8 countries in South Asia (Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan). If you would like to contribute to this event, please email https://t.co/[email protected] or [email protected]. 3/3

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

Join @SEMLAlaw and Diversity+ in collaboration with @Lawscot to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month (@SAHM_UK) at the Law Society's office in Edinburgh on Thursday 21 August at 6pm. Registration is here: https://t.co/k8Xv75lYsf 1/3

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

Inspired by this year's theme of "Roots to Routes", this hybrid event (with in-person attendance encouraged) will explore diverse routes into the legal profession and how cultural roots and heritage may have influenced individual career journeys. 2/3

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

SEMLA is delighted to work with @BrodiesLLP to offer two student members work experience between 7 - 11 April. This will provide the students with a snapshot of life at one of Scotland's largest law firms. The deadline for applications is 12 March. Please share!

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

SEMLA is delighted to work with @BrodiesLLP to offer two student members work experience between 7 - 11 April. This will provide the students with a snapshot of life at one of Scotland's largest law firms. The deadline for applications is 12 March. Please share!

[Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland @JudgeAppts]

JABS will advertise for up to 12 vacancies for the Office of Sheriff between 29 Oct - 19 Nov 2024. On Wed 23 Oct 2024 we'll be running a virtual information session with @JudgesScotland to provide background on the role & recruitment process. Sign up here-
https://t.co/wiLO0aKs6z

[Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland @JudgeAppts]

JABS and @JudgesScotland are holding a virtual information session on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 as part of our recruitment for the role of Sheriff, providing detail on the role, what we're looking for and how to apply. Sign up here -https://t.co/wiLO0aKs6z

[Usman Tariq KC @UsmanTariq]

Tomorrow is @SEMLAlaw's networking event at @FacultyScot. The event is open to all: advocates, solicitors, students, graduates, etc. There are over 100 people signed up to attend. If you would like to attend, now is the last opportunity. Registration details below.

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

SEMLA is hosting a networking event on Thursday 12 September at @FacultyScot. All are invited. This will be a great opportunity to connect with people from across the profession. Please share widely. Registration is free and through the link below. https://t.co/TgY1tDUqMq

[Usman Tariq KC @UsmanTariq]

SEMLA is revamping and recruiting! We are looking for two volunteers to join our Committee. The deadline for applying is Friday 9 February. Please share!

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

We are revamping and recruiting - @SEMLAlaw is looking for two volunteers to join our Committee! The deadline for applying is Friday 9 February. Please share!

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

The deadline for applications for work experience with @NatWestGroup’s OT&IP team is next week. Details on how to apply are below 👇

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

SEMLA is delighted to be working again with @NatWestGroup to offer three student members of SEMLA the opportunity to undertake a week of work experience with NatWest's Outsourcing, Technology and IP in-house legal team. The deadline for applications is 3 November. Details below👇

[Scottish Ethnic Minorities Lawyers Association @SEMLAlaw]

SEMLA is delighted to be working again with @NatWestGroup to offer three student members of SEMLA the opportunity to undertake a week of work experience with NatWest's Outsourcing, Technology and IP in-house legal team. The deadline for applications is 3 November. Details below👇