The Law Society of England and Wales has launched its new Pride in the Law 2026 survey.
We call on LGBTQ+ solicitors and allies to share their experiences and help shape a better future of equality, inclusion and diversity across the legal profession.
The first benchmark Pride in the Law 2021 survey provided the Law Society with a comprehensive insight into LGBTQ+ experiences in the legal sector. It showed that despite growing visibility and representation, many respondents still faced barriers to progression, inclusion and being open at work.
While the legal profession has taken significant strides in recent years on LGBTQ+ inclusion, we know that this is not experienced equally, and barriers persist for many solicitors.
Our Pride in the Law 2026 survey will help us understand how workplace experiences have evolved, and where urgent action is needed to ensure everyone can thrive.
This research is a key part of our three-year equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. It will help us turn that ambition into action by focusing on where we can have the greatest impact and shape our future inclusion work.
We want to hear from LGBTQ+ solicitors and allies, across all roles, career stages and workplaces. Every perspective matters in building a more inclusive profession.
It’s particularly important that we hear from previously underrepresented voices, so that we can develop a fuller, more accurate picture.
We can’t achieve change alone. Progress depends on collective action. We encourage our members across England and Wales to share their experiences and encourage others to take part. This is an opportunity for the profession to drive meaningful, lasting change.
The Pride in the Law survey closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 28 June
The survey will take between 10-20 minutes to complete, and, as a thank you, anyone who completes it can also be entered in a prize draw with a chance to win a £100 M&S or Amazon voucher.
Mark Evans is president of the Law Society of England and Wales
