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The Law Society of England and Wales today encouraged legal professionals to reach out to LawCare this World Mental Health Day.
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Throughout the past year, the Law Society of England and Wales has led a campaign to improve social mobility in the solicitor profession, in order...
05 Oct 2022
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Legal profession looks to action, not words as it celebrates Black History Month
The theme for Black History Month is ‘Time for Change: Action Not Words'. We are taking action for members by speaking to Black solicitors about...
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