Social mobility

Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and the USA too

Hashi Mohamed was raised exclusively on state benefits, and he believes open recruitment has made ‘little if any difference’

Kevin Poulter tells us why his teacher’s terse words encouraged him to pursue a career in law

Judge Anuja Ravindra Dhir QC also recalls being mistaken for a defendant when she was at the bar

Why media law partner Mark Stephens has always felt like an outsider in his profession

Devon sixth formers emerge victorious in final presided over by Sir Brian Leveson

But charity-backed research shows finance faired far worse

Profession dominated by those from “advantaged backgrounds”, says government-backed report

They’re hot topics, but what do 16-year-olds make of them?

From a Dalston supermarket to Doughty Street Chambers

Nearly 2000 youngsters to benefit from Pathways to Law over next four years, but no corresponding hike in number of undergrad mentors

Unofficial “poshness test” which champions “talent” keeps riff-raff out of legal profession