Tag: Diversity

Less than half think current gender equality measures are effective

From making ablution in sinks to makeshift prayer rooms, Waqas Hussain, founder of the Muslim Employment Charter, tells us about his ambitions for the future law firm

Paralegal Isaac Orr shares his experience

The Aura Network helps lawyers share experiences and 'lift up' those entering the profession

33% by 2025

Linklaters associate Bam Thomas reflects on City law’s efforts to improve ethnic and racial diversity across its workforces

Trainees, lawyers and staff from both organisations will be encouraged to share the challenges they have faced

Dr Louise Ashley says schemes offer only 'illusion of change', but new entry level hiring practices tell a different story

A look inside the top US firm’s paid internship programme

New role for I. Stephanie Boyce

Legal Cheek's Will Holmes sits down with Emilio Fabrizi, private equity associate at Ropes & Gray, to learn more about the challenges he overcame to break into the legal profession

'I know I’m giving hope to others in similar situations,' says Jessikah Inaba

63% versus 23%

Up to 100 hours

From employee networks to bring your dog to work days, Slaughter and May partner Gayathri Kamalanathan explains how this top law firm is focused on building a more inclusive work environment for all staff

New research examines portrayals of diversity (or lack thereof) in popular shows like Suits and Silk

Training, workshops, internships and more, courtesy of charity Bridging the Bar

The Black Equity Organisation aims to ‘address issues of structural racism’ through six key mandates

BARBRI managing director Lucie Allen explains SQE’s potential to widen access to the profession

Fil Sys would hide his ethnicity when applying for training contracts but now hopes to challenge stereotypes by launching a new support group, he tells us on International Roma Day

Paid work experience and 'bespoke masterclasses'