The Black Lawyers Directory LLP Programme for 2012 has been announced and is now accepting applications. A great programme based on previous reports. 

http://www.onlinebld.com/the_legal_gateway/the_legal_launch_pad_LLP.html

Higher than average numbers of law students and graduates are from BME backgrounds and yet they are less likely to find training contracts, pupillages and tenancies. Some of the stumbling blocks are that BME students (due to their family backgrounds and other evident disadvantages) are more likely to be less-prepared and less-informed about the different routes into the profession, what is required and the recruitment process. By the time they become aware of these, it may be too late along their career path, resulting in a waste of their talent, resources and time.

The aim of this scheme is to help prepare participants for the legal profession by increasing the likelihood of success, improving skills, providing information and raising aspirations via training workshops, coaching, mentoring and work placements.

(via Instapaper)