Training Module
EDI training is not just a compliance requirement – it is a fundamental step towards ensuring fairness, respect, and inclusion in the legal profession. By fostering a culture of equality, barristers and chambers can build a more ethical, effective, and respected legal system.
Investing in comprehensive EDI training not only ensures compliance with legal and regulatory standards but also fosters a more inclusive and respectful environment within chambers.
The ABC module is designed to ensure that all Members of Chambers and staff are aware and knowledgeable with regards to Equality and Diversity in the Chambers environment and are able implement good E&D practice.
What does the module cover?
Numerous “Chambers real life” scenarios are given throughout the module to demonstrate how the legal obligations and regulatory requirements might play out in a Chambers-specific context, to help address challenges that are unique to barristers and the Chambers world.
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*ABC also have a separate module “Preventing Sexual Harassment and Bullying in Chambers” which deals with this topic in greater depth. If Chambers are part of the ABC Training Partnership, this module will be available without additional charge.
Who should do this training?
Why choose ABC’s online training?
Specifically designed for the unique world of Chambers, our training is authored by two barristers who practice in Employment Law and have particular expertise in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and was written especially for other barristers and Chambers support staff.
Devised with the busy barrister in mind. The content can be accessed on demand, 24/7. The total running time including the quiz is designed to be 45 minutes – which can be undertaken in manageable sections if preferred.
On demand content that is succinct and easily digestible, and training that can be completed even on the move – and can be left if interrupted and rejoined later on a different device if necessary.
The ABC training portfolio provides an unmatched combination of Chambers-specific training written by expert barristers practicing in that field; a user-friendly and easy to navigate e-learning platform, and a training provider renowned for its client-focussed and friendly approach.
Kerry Gardiner, called in 2006, is a specialist Employment and Discrimination barrister, practising from Guildhall Chambers.
She acts for both Claimants and Respondents across the full spectrum of Employment Law, including unfair, constructive & wrongful dismissal, redundancy, Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE), whistleblowing, breach of contract and discrimination.
As well as representing clients in employment tribunals and judicial mediations, Kerry is frequently instructed to appear in the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
Anna Williams was called in 2019 and is a member of Guildhall Chambers. She specialises in Employment & Discrimination law and has experience in all aspects of these fields. She has been instructed to appear in multi-day employment tribunal proceedings and regularly appears in appeals before the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
In addition to practice, Anna undertakes extensive academic work in the fields of employment law and contract law.
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