Designed to increase understanding of what recruiting fairly means for Chambers.

Fair Recruitment processes actively recognise the need for diversity in the workplace and embraces the wide range of perspectives, qualities and experiences which new candidates can bring to chambers. It's not simply a tick-box exercise designed to cover the recruitment quota of people with disabilities and those from underrepresented backgrounds.

By fairly recruiting, chambers offer new members and staff the opportunity to build meaningful careers and thrive at the Bar. Focusing on creating a diverse, inclusive culture in chambers will not only heighten appeal to the widest pool of legal professionals, but also the best possible choice of prospective candidates.

What will you learn?

After completing this course, you will:

• Understand what fair recruitment is and its principles.
• Recognise fair recruitment practices and why they matter in chambers.
• Know how to recruit fairly and the action involved.
• Recognise discrimination in recruitment and know how to minimise it.
• Be able to identify and utilise interview types and styles.

Who is this course for?

Barristers and Chambers staff who:

• Are involved in recruitment or pupillage committees within chambers.
• Would like to ensure their chambers is able to attract and retain the best talent.
• Want to play a part in creating an inclusive, diverse culture at the Bar.
• Want to advance into a recruiting role at the Bar.

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