Bridging the Bar (BTB) is a registered Charity, entered on the Register of Charities under the registration number 1190369 with the stated aim of improving diversity and equality of opportunity at the Bar.

Conceived in early 2020 by Mass Ndow-Njie as a direct response to his own lived experience as one of very few black pupil barristers across the country, BTB has grown beyond all recognition in its short life through the combined ideas and efforts of its talented and dedicated committee. 

BTB is steadfast in its approach to increase the equality of access to opportunities in the legal profession across all underrepresented groups. The charity assist students who, owing to their disability, ethnic background, socio-economic background, education or sexuality, belong to groups which are statistically underrepresented in the profession.

Over 40 Chambers across England and Wales are now signed up as partners on BTB’s flagship mini-pupillage scheme. However, we at BTB see this as just the start. 

Equality of opportunity means so much more than just provision of work experience. Equality of opportunity means supporting applicants much earlier in the process, and even after they have secured entry into the profession.

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Bridging The Bar

The London office focuses on legal education, business development, and supporting judicial initiatives in the UK.

London

Mass Ndow-Njie

Abdul Qadim

Melody Stephen

Emma Hughes

Aaron Mayers

This department focuses on supporting and fostering the development of candidates and alumni within the Bridging the Bar program.

Bridging the Bar

This department manages the recruitment and acceptance of candidates into the academy programs.

Academy Enrollment

This department is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the organization's operations and initiatives.

Executive Leadership

This department facilitates the guidance and development of individuals through structured mentorship relationships.

Mentorship Program

This department oversees the strategic direction and management of various pod initiatives.

Pod Leadership

This department focuses on managing and supporting educational initiatives and member engagement within the academy framework.

Bridging The Bar

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Bridging the Bar

Academy Enrollment

Executive Leadership

Mentorship Program

Pod Leadership

Academy Operations

Offices

Bridging The Bar

Org chart

Teams

Bridging the Bar

Academy Enrollment

Executive Leadership

Mentorship Program

Pod Leadership

Academy Operations

Offices

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