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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
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
Trailblazing solicitors: the women who broke the barrier
Dana Denis-Smith looks back at the first women solicitors admitted to the roll. She explores who they were, their journey into the law and their...
29 Nov 2022
UK-Switzerland business travel agreement extended to 2025
Lawyers from the UK can continue to travel to Switzerland for up to 90 days a year without having to apply for a permit, as...
23 Nov 2022
Webinar: the importance of culture and leadership
Creating a truly inclusive culture in your organisation allows staff to demonstrate their skills and talents, and ensures they aren’t held back by invisible barriers....
21 Nov 2022
Over 100 years before the judiciary reflects the Black population in our society
New analysis by the Law Society reveals it will take over a century before Black people are properly represented within the judiciary.
26 Oct 2022
Impact story: focus on autism at Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills set out to be more inclusive of neurodiversity in the workplace. Learn how its autism initiative has started to generate positive change.
05 Oct 2022
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,...
28 Sep 2022
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.
25 Aug 2022
Changes to practising law in Saudi Arabia
Law firms acting through associations in Saudi Arabia (KSA) must change their business operations by June 2023, following amendments to the Saudi Code of Law...
12 Aug 2022
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...
05 Aug 2022
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...
04 Aug 2022
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