Nick Emmerson standing in front of the Royal Courts of Justice, London on a bright sunny day. Nick is a white man with dark hair, wearing a blue suit and tie.

“Talented, intelligent, tenacious solicitors can be found in every corner of England and Wales. We all need to prioritise diversity and inclusion, including social mobility, so our profession accurately reflects the society we serve.”

Nick Emmerson,  , Law Society president

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Webinar: the importance of culture and leadership

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Webinar: Driving social mobility change in the profession

29 Oct 2021

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Webinar: social mobility data – where to start

29 Oct 2021