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Tangible action to address racial inequality is a pressing priority, the Law Society of England and Wales said today as Black History Month approaches.
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We have launched a diversity and inclusion (D&I) framework to serve as a roadmap for workplaces to develop and deliver a strategic approach to D&I....
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Fifteen talented and tenacious aspiring solicitors have been awarded a sought-after scholarship by the Law Society of England and Wales’ Diversity Access Scheme (DAS) to...
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Getting to the bottom of black lawyers at the top
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Why do solicitors from less traditional backgrounds often rule themselves out from applying to join the judiciary? Recorder Ayesha Siddiqi and deputy High Court judge...
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We spoke to LGBT+ committee members about what Pride means to them, how solicitors can get involved and how we can drive inclusivity in the...
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We’re calling for the abolition of statutory consultation to reform the judicial application process so it mirrors the diversity of the applicants’ pool and of...
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Lubna Shuja, vice president of the Law Society, sat down with Travelers Europe to discuss bias in the workplace, how to minimise it and be...
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