Asian Legal Awards – 15.10.22 A Review

We were delighted to host our 27th annual Asian Legal Awards on 15 October 2022 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. You can read a review of the evening here.

SAL celebrates IWD – 09.03.22

SAL celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) as our first in-person event held since the pandemic on 09.03.22 It was great to come together and see people face to face. Read about it all here.

SAL’S AGM 2022

Notice is hereby given to members pursuant to paragraph 4(f)(ii) of the Constitution

Friday 18th March 2022, 6pm (for 6.30pm) at:

Kingsley Napley LLP, 20 Bonhill Street, London EC2A 4DN.

Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid: Call for Evidence ends on 07.05.21.

URGENT. Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid: Call for Evidence ends on 07.05.21. ACT NOW

Is the legal profession truly diverse?

Tony S Purewal, a student at the University of Liverpool discusses whether the legal profession is truly diverse.

Standing Up For Women in the Legal Profession.

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is Choose to Challenge. SAL celebrated with two remarkable Asian female lawyers: Director of Government Legal Department Mel Nebhrajani and the Law Society President-Elect taking office in 2022, Lubna Shuja.

Searching for Justice – How can we help those who have been failed by the state?

On 4th February 2021, the Society of Asian Lawyers and Association of Muslim Lawyers jointly hosted an online event “Searching for Justice”. The event sought to shine a light on family justice campaigns and why they are necessary and how we can all get involved.

Effective Leadership for Lawyers – a review

WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE LEADER? In January 2021, SAL teamed up with Associated of Asian Women Lawyers (AAWL) to bring our members an online event exploring effective leadership avenues for lawyers.

Institutional racism laid bare: the fight for Justice for Shukri continues

The body of 12 year old Shukri Abdi was found in the River Irwell in Bury, in June 2019. A group of children were with her at the river before she died. The case is shrouded with allegations of bullying at school and police failings. Attiq Malik explores the issue of institutional racism.

Racial Discrimination & Mental Health – 25.11.20 – A Review

At this event, held in collaboration with the SRA, we explored how racial discrimination in the workplace can impact one’s mental health. We also discussed coping strategies. Read more here.