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Diversity within the UK legal sector has long been a topic of conversation among practitioners and students alike. The profession has been heavily criticised for not evolving with society or being representative of the diversity within the UK. Over the past decade, there have been a flurry of initiatives to respond to these deep-rooted issues. However, the crucial question remains, have we made enough progress?
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