The number of applications for Queen's Counsel status submitted by female barristers has dropped by a third this year.
In April 2011 a government-initiated, social mobility initiative entitled "
“Can I still qualify as a solicitor via the Legal Practice Course (LPC) even though the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is now the new pathway into the profession?” This is a question that’s becoming increasingly more familiar as many aspiring lawyers consider their next step towards qualification.