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Three steps to a diversity and inclusion strategy that creates lasting change

We look at how you can use our three-step action plan to create lasting diversity and inclusion (D&I) and a workplace where everyone feels valued,...

Getting to the bottom of black lawyers at the top

Jason Ku reflects on why the sector’s challenges with ethnic diversity have motivated a new spirit of collaboration.

“I chose law to fight for what’s right and make a difference”

Human rights lawyer Niresha Umaichelvam talks about helping clients struggling with everything from homelessness to accusations of witchcraft.

“I set up my own firm because I didn’t want the crumbs left on the table”

Sundeep Bhatia, former criminal practitioner turned employment lawyer, talks about making his science teacher despair, why he decided to set up his own firm, and...

“The court usher asked me if I was lost”

Meet Susanta Banerjee, managing director of SKB Legal and a member of our Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division. He talks about inspiration from a long-gone relative,...

Blazing a path: solicitors with South Asian heritage significantly contribute to the profession and society

Solicitors of South Asian heritage have broken down barriers in the legal industry. But is there more to do? The data – and their experiences...

Barriers to becoming a judge – fears vs reality

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...

“I set up a rebel law firm when I was 26”

Meet Shaheen Mamun, a public law solicitor based in London. Discover why Shaheen co-founded a ‘rebel law firm’ and more.

Joe’s story: the impact of legal aid cuts on minority communities

Criminal legal aid firms are facing bleak prospects, with solicitors from ethnic minority communities particularly affected by funding cuts. Law Society Council member Joe Mensah-Dankwah...

A presidency like no other: interview with I. Stephanie Boyce

I. Stephanie Boyce sits down to discuss her historical term as president, the challenges of working in-house, not giving up, and what her next step...

Reflecting and serving society as a judge

Having started her long career on the bench as a solicitor, Judge Carol Taylor recaps her career and tips for anyone considering a judicial application.

How the PAJE course helped me prepare my judicial application

Lawyers from under-represented groups share how the Pre-Application Judicial Education (PAJE) programme boosted their confidence and helped them prepare their application to join the judiciary.

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