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Mental health and the legal profession: the impact of covid-19

Over the past few years it has been incredibly positive to see the narrative surrounding mental health shift to one that is more productive and supportive, with conversations around mental health becoming more commonplace. However, it is clear that the shift needs to transition from talking about implementing changes to actively putting them in place. The legal profession is renowned for being an extremely competitive field that can be exceptionally demanding for aspiring lawyers, new recruits and experienced lawyers alike. When we add covid-19 it makes the situation even more pressing.

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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 still face challenges.

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Becoming a lawyer as a career changer

Career changers and mature candidates can make great lawyers. Many solicitors’ firms and barristers’ chambers value the transferable skills and experiences that career changers bring, with some explicitly encouraging career changers to apply. Read on to learn how you can make the change from your old career into law.

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George Floyd: a look at the legal profession one year on

#BlackLivesMatter began in the wake of Trayvon Martin's murder in Canada in 2013. Since then, it has become a global movement.

Law firm applications: be proud of your unique and interesting self

Hear from autistic aspiring solicitor Phil Steventon

Still trying to crack the legal racial attainment glass ceiling

Blessing, digital creator and creator of Blessing at the Bar, shares her thoughts

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Hardwicke to become Gatehouse Chambers due to newly discovered slave links

A well-established set in Lincoln’s Inn, Hardwicke Chambers, is set to change its name to Gatehouse Chambers because the “history did not sit comfortably with our values”, said Brie Stevens-Hoare QC, joint head of chambers.

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UK supreme court collaborates with legal charity on diversity scheme

In February 2021, Bridging the Bar (BTB) and the supreme court joined forces to collaborate on a diversity scheme for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

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Law Society issues trainee support guidance due to flexible working

The Law Society of England and Wales has published new guidance on trainee support, after a rise in law firms introducing flexible working policies.

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Linklaters will support five refugees through SQE

Five refugees are due to sit the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) in September with the support of magic circle firm Linklaters.

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How to include extenuating circumstances in training contract applications

"The illness of a close family member during my third year at university really impacted my studies and exam results – how can I explain this in my training contract applications?"

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

LCN Podcast: social mobility in the legal profession

In episode 24 of The LCN Podcast, we speak to future trainee Emily Digby about social mobility and diversity in the legal profession

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

Meet the Lawyer

Cristina Faro

RPC’s Cristina Faro reveals how life as an insurance lawyer is very different to what law students often expect and offers insights into the Bristol and London offices, client secondments and her role as co-lead of the firm’s LGBT+ workstream.

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Yassin Salla

Yassin provides an insight into her varied work as an associate in the regulatory finance team at Clifford Chance and highlights the opportunities she has been offered since starting as a trainee.

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Andrea Gallo

Andrea Gallo explains how Accutrainee’s recruitment process works and outlines its goal to remove existing barriers to help candidates enter the profession.

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