Sponsors and Partners

Rare is a specialist diversity recruitment company with expertise in graduate recruitment and development. Rare's mission is to help the best employers in the world build better workforces that also reflect society's diversity.

What they believe:

• Brilliant people can come from any ethnic, religious and social background.

• Diverse businesses are better businesses.

• Diversity and excellence go hand in hand.

Slaughter and May is a Magic Circle commercial law firm, based in London, having been founded in 1889, it ranks as among the most prestigious law firms in the world. A global firm, it has offices in Beijing, Brussels, Hong Kong, and London, and is partnered with Rare’s Articles Law programme.

10,000 Black Interns is a programme that aims to transform the horizons and prospects of young Black people in the UK by offering paid work experience across a wide range of industries, as well as world-class training and development. In the year 2022, the initiative will provide over 2,000 internships each year at over 700 firms and from 24 different sectors.

Deutsche Bank is one of the world’s leading financial service providers. The bank’s network spans 58 countries with a large presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. In 2017/18, the bank was listed as the 21st largest bank in the world by total assets and is the largest German banking institution.

Herbert Smith Freehills is an international law firm and a member of the ‘Silver Circle’ of leading UK law firms, as well as being one of the ‘Big Six’ Australian law firms. It is also the 29th largest law firm in the world by revenue (as of 2018). As one of the world’s leading professional services businesses, it has worldwide recognition for dispute resolution. It is also a partner with Rare’s Articles Law programme.

Softwire is an innovative firm that is passionate about problem solving in both software engineering and digital design, partnering with the UK’s leading brands to drive commercial growth and organisational change.

Westminster is a progressive school on an ancient site in the heart of the world's most vibrant city. The School’s reputation as one of the world’s foremost centres of academic excellence is built upon our pupils’ genuine enjoyment of open-minded enquiry, rigorous discussion and the search for explanation well beyond any examination syllabus.

HSBC is a British multinational universal bank and financial services holding company. As the largest bank in Europe, HSBC has offices in 64 countries across the world, serves around 40 million customers and was ranked no. 38 in the world in the Forbes rankings of companies ranked by sales, profits, assets, and market value.

As well as its dominance in the financial sector, HSBC is also strongly committed to adhering to and promoting the values of inclusivity and diversity.

Linklaters LLP is a Magic Circle commercial law firm, based in London. A multinational law firm, it has over 30 offices across 20 countries and was ranked as the world’s fourth strongest brand by the Global Law Firm Brand Index in 2021. It is also partnered with Rare’s Articles Law programme.

Sanctuary Graduates is the UK’s leading specialist graduate recruitment agency that find and deliver graduates to employers direct from universities across the UK & Europe. They have over 1000 on-campus student head-hunters in over 218 universities.

Boston Consulting Group is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges. Their office in London is based in the heart of the West End with a client base that includes leading firms in financial services, retail, healthcare, energy and many more.

BP is one of the world’s leading oil and gas companies, prominent in the energy sector since its inception and operates in 70 countries. 

BP has also been committing to reimagining energy, moving to more sustainable and renewable energy supply chains, along with announcing an investment of £1 billion into EV charging across the UK.

As well as diversifying the energy sector, BP is also committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, with initiatives like the Future Black Leaders.

Credit Suisse is a global investment bank with strong investment capabilities, though based in Switzerland, it maintains offices in all major financial centres worldwide. As well as being one of the leaders in the banking sector, Credit Suisse is also leading in its commitment to its values of inclusion and diversity.

YDWC is a network of diverse professionals coming together to strengthen each other against structural barriers in the world of work. Furthermore, the network also provides a space for learning, inclusivity, and for meaningful discussions.

NYOTA is an innovative CV library, designed and tailored for career opportunities in Africa. A technological solution to find the best profiles. It’s a platform that cultivates privileged relationships with professional, academic, organisations related to Africa.