<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parklane Plowden have a shared vision which is to ‘make a positive difference in all we do’ through expert advice and advocacy, excellent client care and by being the place where talented people want to work. We are committed to increasing diversity at the Bar generally, and Chambers specifically.<br><br>We are partnering with the University of Leeds to invite their students for a chance to win £250 and be published on <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">parklaneplowden.co.uk</a>, as well as the <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University of Leeds</a> website, just answer the following question, in less than 1,000 words, written in the style of a blog post:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 id="what-are-the-most-pressing-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-issues-facing-the-bar-today-and-how-can-we-overcome-them"><br><strong><em>What are the most pressing equality, diversity and inclusion issues facing the Bar today, and how can we overcome them?</em></strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Email your answer to: <a href="mailto:Leedscomp@parklaneplowden.co.uk">Leedscomp@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a><br><br><em><strong>Submission deadline </strong><s>25 March 2022</s></em> <strong>extended to Sunday, 27 March 2022, by midnight</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Download the flyer on this link <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2022/03/09730-AB-Writing-Competition-Feb-2022-Leeds-Uni-004.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.parklaneplowden.co.uk</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->