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Placing the viewer in the dock
Artist Carey Young’s video work ‘Appearance’ presents UK women judges ‘diverse in their seniority, age and ethnicity’.
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Ukraine-born solicitor offers pro bono help to war refugees
Lawyer practising in Manchester is fronting firm’s move into immigration law.
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Women and black employed barristers 'most likely to report bullying and discrimination'
Bar Council says the employed bar's image as a diverse and inclusive workplace masks serious issues.
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Paralegal sacked while pregnant suffered discrimination
Fee earner was dismissed after firm decided cavity wall claims should be dropped.
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Women outnumber men two to one in law studies
UCAS figures obtained by law firm cast fresh spotlight on gender diversity in the legal profession.
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Outrage as Afghan judge denied permission to enter UK
'Callous' decision by the Home Office against women's rights defender.
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Global bar led by woman for first time in 20 years
Gender equality one of five themes Almudena Arpón de Mendívil will focus on during her presidency of the International Bar Association.
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Hogan Lovells promotes record number of women
Women represent 58% of latest partner promotions as international firm hails diversity progress.
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When a silk's T-shirt stunned court into silence
Presiding judge praises criminal bar in heartwarming message.
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Human rights focus for ex A&O partner's startup firm
Practice will advise corporate clients on international law and ESG compliance.
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Gallery: Law Society marks women solicitors centenary
Attorney general joins celebration of first four women admitted to the profession.
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LAA accused of potential discrimination over duty rota
Firm reportedly asked to identify solicitors on long-term leave prior to 1 October so they can be removed from current scheme.
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Former City solicitor to head public law campaign group
Shameem Ahmad warns of looming 'legislative assault' as she prepares to join Public Law Project.
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Solicitor takes over firm to continue late mother's legacy
Camilla Greenwood says Knaresborough firm, founded by her mother Lynda, has been her saving grace.
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Former City partner appointed to Court of Appeal
Sarah Falk, who was admitted to the roll in 1986, becomes one of the highest-ranking solicitor judges.
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We can do better than female quotas, says former Law Society president
A more nuanced approach by judging whether management matches make-up of wider firm.
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News focus: Outgoing Society president reflects on a groundbreaking tenure
‘We are the fourth emergency service, keeping the wheels of justice turning’, says the Law Society’s longest-serving president.
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Baby loss campaigning solicitor ramps up fight for statutory paid leave
Solicitor secures a 10-minute bill in parliament and HR policies being re-drafted across the profession.
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Firm hire: Legal director appointment at Foot Anstey
Kee Evans joins the national law firm's planning and environment team.