You might choose to be part of an LGBTQ+ focused inter-firm event that spans your whole industry. Or maybe you want to run an ethnicity-focused event that’s specific to your firm alone. Either way, you’ll find a talented audience who’ll be your perfect fit.
Below you’ll spot all our current events. Once you’ve picked the one that’s right for you, all you have to do is register your interest and we’ll be in touch. If you don’t see what you’re looking for though, just email events@staffordlong.co.uk to start creating the event you need.
Events being held in 2021
Authenticity
LGBTQ+
23 September, 2021
13:00
FreshLook
Gender
30 September, 2021
13:00
Inside and Out
LGBTQ+
14 October, 2021
13:00
UP: Uncovering Prospects
Ethnicity
21 October, 2021
13.00
Cityview
Gender
28 October, 2021
13:00
Access to Law
Disability
25 November, 2021
13:00
DiversCity in Law
LGBTQ+
2 December, 2021
13:00
Stand Out
Gender
TBC
TBC
Open Doors
Gender
TBC
TBC
Access to Banking
Disability
TBC
TBC
For LGBTQ+ students wanting to work in various sectors in the City.
AuthentiCity is an event, supported by Stonewall, created exclusively for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ+) undergraduates looking to explore career opportunities in the City – law, investment banking, professional services, fund management, insurance or real estate.
BlackRock, M&G, Accenture and KPMG
Date: 23 September, 2021
Time: 13:00
Location: Online
For first year female-identifying university students interested in banking careers.
As our largest student diversity event that originated over seven years ago, FreshLook sets the standard. It’s a trailblazing, profile-raising interbank event, designed to introduce first year female-identifying students to the full range of careers in investment banking.
Citi, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and RBC
Date: 30 September, 2021
Time: 13:00
Location: Online
For LGBTQ+ students interested in a career in banking.
Our LGBTQ+ interbank event, Inside and Out, will be eleven years old this summer. The first event made national headlines, and it’s been going from strength to strength ever since. We help participating banks’ Pride networks engage directly with top talent from the LGBTQ+ student community, to challenge traditional perceptions of the banking industry.
Citi, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and RBC
Date: 14 October, 2021
Time: 13:00
Location: Online
For university students of Black heritage across different sectors.
Uncovering Prospects is in partnership with Elevation Networks. This is an internship and graduate event for high-potential students of Black heritage considering careers in the City. Run in partnership with Elevation Networks, the event includes informative presentations, panel discussions and informal networking. It gives attendees the chance to learn from, and connect with, professionals working in banking, consultancy, asset management, oil and gas.
Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Citi, BlackRock, RBC and HSBC
Date: 21 October, 2021
Time: 13.00
Location: Online
For first and second year female-identifying university students interested in technology careers within financial services.
For first and second-year female-identifying university students interested in technology careers within financial services
Nomura, Optiver, Morgan Stanley
Date: 28 October, 2021
Time: 13:00
Location: Online
For first, second and final year students with a disability or health condition, interested in law.
Access to Law is a careers forum that provides complete transparency about the opportunities available for talented students with disabilities, within the legal sector. We help top international law firms explain why diversity is such an integral part of their working culture, and highlight the support that’s available so students can make the most of their potential.
Pinsent Masons, Weil, White & Case, RPC
Date: 25 November, 2021
Time: 13:00
Location: Online
You’re an LGBTQ+ undergrad or postgrad student, and you want to pursue a legal career in the City. Come to us. DiversCity in Law is an award-winning, annual event (now in its ninth year) where LGBTQ+ students can find out all about legal careers, and get advice from those already in the sector.
Our aim? To help students feel more confident about applying to top law firms and then supporting them on their journey.
Arnold&Porter, Ashurst, Baker McKenzie, BCLP, Clifford Chance, Gowling WLG, Herbert Smith Freehill, Hogan Lovells, Linklaters, Mayer Brown, Milbank, Pinsent Masons, Reed Smith, RPC, Slaughter and May, Taylor Wessing, Weil, White & Case
Date: 2 December, 2021
Time: 13:00
Location: TBC
For female-identifying students interested in financial services.
An event focusing on introducing female-identifying students to the world of financial services after university. The event helps students to develop their employability skills and commercial awareness – with handy tips for applications, assessments and interviews.
Commerzbank, ING, M&G Investments, MUFG, Nomura, Smith & Williamson
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
For female-identifying Year 12 and 13 state school students wanting a future career in banking.
Eighty female-identifying Year 12 and Year 13 students from a large number of London’s best state schools attend the event, which is hosted by some of the top investment banks. Teachers are also welcome to accompany students during the informational and interactive group sessions, all aimed to teach them about the different roles in banking.
Barclays, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Nomura, RBC
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
For first, second and final year students with a disability or health condition, interested in banking.
Access to Banking is a careers forum that provides complete transparency about the opportunities available for talented students with disabilities, within the banking sector. We help top banking firms explain why diversity is such an integral part of their working culture, and highlight the support that’s available so students can make the most of their potential.
BlackRock
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Virtual
