Our Vision

The BAME Woman in Law is a registered charity in England and Wales. We promote equality and diversity by supporting women from minority ethnic backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women, to access, navigate, and thrive within the legal profession.

We focus on early-career support through mentorship, webinars, and networking opportunities. These are designed to reduce socio-economic barriers and improve access to the legal sector. Our work aims to make the profession more inclusive while building a supportive community where women from underrepresented backgrounds can learn, connect, and grow with confidence.

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Hilda Kwoffie
Founder, Mentor

As of 1 April 2022, white men constituted the highest proportion of barristers (52%), followed by white women (32%), ethnic minority men (8%) and ethnic minority women (7%). White men and white women constituted the highest proportion of solicitors (40% and 41%), followed by ethnic minority women (11%), then men (8%). White women constituted two thirds (70%) of Chartered Legal Executives - Official Statistics (Diversity of the judiciary: Legal professions, new appointments and current post-holders) last updated 13 July 2023