Equality & diversity

Articles

Paving the way for change: why universities are adapting to the SQE

Chris Howard, University Partnerships Director at BARBRI, looks at the opportunities presented by the Solicitors Qualifying Exam and the importance of a rich variety of routes into the profession

The win–win world of legal apprenticeships

Jane Robson looks at the value of apprenticeships as an alternative route into the legal profession and its ability to foster growth, diversity and excellence

Closing the gender gap at the partnership level of the legal profession

Tim Sales shares his experience of attempting to balance life as a partner committed to his career as a litigator and a father, and why highlighting such actions by males within the profession is important to closing the gender gap

Gender inequality in Chilean legal profession unveiled

A study highlights gender imbalance in senior legal roles, pushing for inclusive reforms globally

We’re breaking the menopause taboo, but the legal sector has a long way to go

Amandeep Khasriya discusses how the menopause affects women in the legal sector and celebrates the progress made at law firm Moore Barlow

Tackling the social mobility crisis in the legal industry

Jo-Anne Pugh discusses the role of the UK’s legal industry in tackling the country’s growing social mobility crisis and what we can do to create positive change

A solicitor’s stance on EDI in the workplace

Chris Bishop discusses how he and his firm, Slater Heelis, have embraced EDI for the 250-strong team and the benefits this has had on the business

B Corps: the future for law firms?

Dana Denis-Smith explains why she decided to pursue a B Corp certification for her firm