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Over 100 years before the judiciary reflects the Black population in our society

New analysis by the Law Society reveals it will take over a century before Black people are properly represented within the judiciary.

“I’ve been mistaken for other Black people who look and sound nothing like me”

Jacqui Rhule-Dagher shares her experience as a Black woman in law, why intersectionality is the key to inclusion and her advice for aspiring solicitors.

Justice system must be a key priority for Sunak and new government

Lubna Shuja, president of the Law Society, sets out the urgent issues Rishi Sunak must prioritise as he takes office as prime minister.

How your firm can survive the great resignation

The numbers show that the great resignation has hit the UK, with record high numbers of employees leaving their jobs. Nikki Alderson shares three ways...

Practical ways in-house lawyers can fight the climate crisis

In-house lawyers are key to shaping green initiatives within their organisations. To mark the approach of Pro Bono Week 2022 and COP27, Lawyers for Net...

"I didn’t have connections to anyone who worked in law"

Karl Brown explains his journey to becoming a solicitor, how his working-class background gave him resilience and why he’s got just as much right to...

Belgium abolishes EU nationality requirement for requalification

UK nationals can requalify in Belgium without having to obtain EU citizenship, following the reform of the Belgian Judicial Code.

“U-turn makes a bad situation worse”: solicitors left behind by government deal

The dispute over criminal legal aid funding is far from over. Solicitors must receive parity on the 15% fee increase offered to barristers by November,...

Impact story: focus on autism at Herbert Smith Freehills

Herbert Smith Freehills set out to be more inclusive of neurodiversity in the workplace. Learn how its autism initiative has started to generate positive change.

No future in criminal defence for solicitors without 15%, we warn minister

We had an urgent meeting on 29 September with the Ministry of Justice, after the government announced a payoff for barristers to end their strike....

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