Overview

All law firm staff must have training in equality, diversity, and inclusion in a legal profession context. You'll watch multiple videos led by subject matter experts, and learn definitions for key terms and coverage of the updated Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics under it. There is an optional module for partners, managers, human resources, and EDI officers.

Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the Equality Act 2010, the nine protected characteristics it establishes, and the consequences of breaching it
• Distinguish between equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Identify and respond to specific offences, with an understanding of liability and how to reduce the risk of discrimination at work
• Evaluate conduct that bears on equality, diversity, and inclusion