LawCareers.Net’s recent early career lawyer diversity survey has found that 76% of aspiring or junior lawyers agree or strongly agree that law firms often contain ‘old boys’ clubs’, while nearly 70% believe firms aren’t doing enough to promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. 

Given that it is currently Black History Month, I wanted to write about ethnic diversity specifically within law firms and the significant amount of work that there is still left to do.

The Inns of Court – what are they and why do you need to join one? LawCareers.Net answers your questions about the Inns of Court in this Feature, including when and how to join an Inn. If you’re an aspiring barrister, you must join an Inn to be called to the Bar. Read this guide to make sure you understand what steps you need to take to become a barrister.

Antonia Eklund is a qualified barrister at Blackstone Chambers. In this profile, Antonia talks about what attracted her to a career in law, coming to the Bar from non-legal career, and keeping an open mind when choosing practice areas. 

Global law firm DWF has launched a work placement scheme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates pursuing careers in law.

DAC Beachcroft LLP, Hill Dickinson LLP, Mishcon de Reya LLP and Pinsent Masons LLP have each been named as one of the UK’s top 10 family-friendly employers. 

The Edward Bramley Law Society is the largest law society at The University of Sheffield and one of the largest in Europe. It holds a special place in many law and non-law students' hearts at the university due to the incredible opportunities we offer and the tight-knit, inclusive community we strive to cultivate.

The total cost of qualifying as a solicitor is considerable. Candidates should think about sources of funding at each stage of the process.

Why is it so important that public bodies conduct proper consultations?

Sam Glover’s journey to the Bar was far from traditional – from leaving school at age seven to pursuing a career in music, Sam’s journey is an exciting read. Learn about the value of mini-pupillages, the lessons to be learned and what being a tax barrister involves in this Meet the Lawyer profile. 

Switalskis Solicitors has acquired Atherton Godfrey LLP, a law firm based in Doncaster, creating a business with a turnover of £20 million.

Is ESG a trend that businesses can’t afford to ignore? 

The Inns of Court – what are they and why do you need to join one? LawCareers.Net answers your questions about the Inns of Court in this Feature, including when and how to join an Inn. If you’re an aspiring barrister, you must join an Inn to be called to the Bar. Read this guide to make sure you understand what steps you need to take to become a barrister.

I’ve discussed my experience with the change from first year to second year on LawCareers.Net previously. However, now that I've reached the midway point in my first semester in third year, I’m back to discuss the jump from second to third year. 

Media and entertainment barristers have clients in a variety of sectors, including theatre, film, music, publishing, broadcasting, sport and advertising.

How will new-wave technology change the way that lawyers work?

Welcome to our Diversity hub.

According to recent reports in The Lawyer, City firm Norton Rose saved millions of pounds and around 100 jobs last financial year thanks to a flexible-working programme and the outsourcing of 60 members of support staff.