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Judicial diversity: Report shows little progress for women and ethnic minority candidates

New statistics from the Ministry of Justice reveal that progress on improving judicial diversity needs speeding up.

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%...

Breaking new ground: modern career paths for today's legal professionals

We hear from four women who have found success outside of the traditional route.

Impact story: increasing inclusion at Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance adopted a campaigning approach that dramatically increased people’s reported sense of inclusion. Explore how the firm applied its inclusion strategy.

“My life was 'work hard, play hard'”

Meet Yasmin Sheikh. Yasmin discusses how waking up one day paralysed from the waist down, aged just 29, changed life, and work, for her.

"Having my own firm at 29 was scary"

Jodie Hill describes her journey to becoming a solicitor, challenges she faced and why representation is important.

Impact story: supporting workplace adjustments at BCLP

BCLP introduced a disability passporting scheme. Find out how this has helped disabled employees feel more confident at work.

“People weren’t taking me as seriously until I showed them what I could do”

Holly Moore explains her journey into the law, and why it’s important to see people like you in the positions you want to reach.

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