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“Trust and respect are fundamental to women’s careers”

Meet Penelope Warne, law firm founder and Law Society Board member. Penelope tells us about her career as an international energy lawyer, her experiences of...

Coming out: a different view

Christos Paphiti joins the LGBT+ Lawyers Division to discuss his unique coming out experience, and why he feels it has not been an integral part...

Seminar for deputy High Court judge applicants

The judicial office is holding a seminar for deputy High Court judge applicants, on Tuesday 23 November 2021, ahead of the expected recruitment exercise in...

HIV: education is key

What does fair treatment in the workplace look like to someone diagnosed with HIV? To mark UK Disability History Month and World AIDS Day, Kirsty...

SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s 2023-2024 business plan proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms are already facing inflationary pressures.

Women in Law Pledge: Profession marks four-year anniversary

The Law Society of England and Wales today marks four years since the Women in Law Pledge was launched to bring gender equality to the...

#10000BlackInterns: Law Society welcomes new interns

Seven interns have started their six-week paid internship at the Law Society of England and Wales, as part of our continued participation in the #10000BlackInterns...

"Even with a mental health problem, a long, satisfying legal career is possible"

Joanne Theodoulou is a successful in-house lawyer at the top of her game. Not only is she an experienced legal leader in financial services, but...

#LegalPride2023: Solicitors in the spotlight

Newly released data unveiled for Pride highlights the experiences of Lesbian Gay and Bisexual (LGB) solicitors, with 80% feeling supported by their peers and 78%...

Firms using gender pay gap reporting to drive positive change

Mandatory gender pay gap reporting* has enabled law firms to be transparent about how they can support women solicitors in their careers.

International Women's Day looks to embrace equity

The profession must use International Women’s Day as a springboard to achieve true equity, overcome barriers and progress women solicitors to senior levels.

Law Society 2022 pay gap report

The Law Society of England and Wales has published its pay gap report for 2022.

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