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Diversity and inclusion at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

The diversity and inclusion (D&I) of our workplace is hugely important to our firm and is reflected in our global values.

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Black candidates share legal recruitment experiences
The number of firms adopting contextual recruitment practices is growing, but structural inequality and a lack of representation at senior levels mean that Black candidates continue to face additional barriers to becoming lawyers.
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Diversity and inclusion – Q&A
Ash-I Knowles is an associate at Gowling WLG

"There remains a long way to go before we see true equality not only within the legal profession, but also within society itself. For the first time, though, there seems to be an understanding in corporations that change is essential."

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WEBINAR Webinar | Diversity & Inclusion in the legal profession

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LCN VIDEO TOP TIPS: being yourself, social media, practice areas

VLOG The anti-desk stretch with Eloise Skinner

VLOG Part time study: pros and cons | Dani the Barrister

Firm insight

Find out about firms' diversity and inclusion initiatives straight from recruiters and practising lawyers

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Zoya Khan
From secondment opportunities to the firm's diversity networks and friendly culture, Zoya Khan provides an insight into working life at Gowling WLG and the incredible opportunities available to all staff. 
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Liam David
After graduating without a training contract, Liam David is now an associate in Baker McKenzie’s IP tech team. From post-university panic, to fascinating secondment opportunities, Liam opens up about his journey into the profession and his role as an IP tech lawyer.
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Emily Cridland
Corporate associate Emily was attracted to studying law by the variety of potential subjects and the problem solving skills required. She now works on strategic M&A for public and private companies. Read on for more detail on her work at this global elite law firm.
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Insights into diversity in the legal profession

Championing social mobility and disability inclusion in the legal profession

What is the profession doing to break down the obstacles faced by aspiring lawyers from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and those with disabilities?

Disability and inclusion: Q&A with Gowling WLG’s Simon Stephen

Simon Stephen, legal director at Gowling, opens up about how being honest about his mental health over the years has made for a better working environment.

Law firms take action to increase diversity in the legal profession

Diversity and inclusion is being talked about more than ever. But what are law firms actually doing?

LCN podcast: diversity and inclusion in the legal profession - with Gowling WLG

Listen to our latest episode of The LCN Podcast, in which we speak to Gowling's diversity and inclusion manager.
News
SQE1 results: pass rates revealed as diversity gap remains
In November 2021, 1090 candidates, including 27 solicitor apprentices, took the first-ever Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) – SQE1. The candidates received their results on Friday last week and the Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed an overall pass rate of 53%. 
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Gender and ethnicity pay gaps narrow at magic circle firm
The latest reporting from magic circle firm Linklaters LLP indicates that its gender and ethnicity pay gaps have narrowed from 2020, despite remaining far from where its wants or needs to be, according to senior partner Aedamar Comiskey. 
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Scheme launched to improve social mobility and access to justice in legal aid sector
A national fund designed to boost social mobility within the legal profession, address the recruitment and retention crisis, and ultimately improve access to justice has been launched. 
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Flexible working becomes top priority for lawyers
More than 80% of lawyers consider flexible working to be more important than salaries when job hunting, according to a recent report. 
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"#BlackLivesMatter began in the wake of Trayvon Martin's murder in Canada in 2013. Since then, it has become a global movement."

Legal and LGBTQ+

"Although it is becoming increasingly common to see women in leadership, I find that LGBTQ+ visibility in leadership is still severely lacking today." Read more about this in Harriet's blog

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