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"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...
06 Jun 2023
#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%...
01 Jun 2023
Opening up; stress, pressure and mental ill-health in private practice
Managing your mental health in a demanding work environment can be incredibly challenging. For Mental Health Awareness Week, three solicitors open up about their experiences...
15 May 2023
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.
09 Mar 2023
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.
27 Feb 2023
“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.
02 Feb 2023
"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.
27 Jan 2023
Taking on apprentices
Legal apprenticeships are becoming a popular pathway to qualification, but how do they work in practice? Denise Wright explains, and shares how they work in...
19 Jan 2023
“My neurodivergence is a benefit in my role”
Meet Arwen Makin, senior crown prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), and co-chair of the Law Society’s Disabled Solicitors Network. Learn how Arwen’s autism...
15 Dec 2022
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.
07 Dec 2022
“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.
06 Dec 2022
It’s time for a step-change in boosting socio-economic diversity at senior levels in the profession
Lubna Shuja, president of the Law Society, outlines our response to the final report and recommendations of the City of London socio-economic diversity taskforce and...
30 Nov 2022
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