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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.
On 9 December, a unique legal careers event for disabled students is being run. It aims to connect recruiters from top firms with talented, disabled students.
In April 2011 a government-initiated, social mobility initiative entitled "
Following the encouraging retention figures released by several firms in January, more big names have disclosed their retention rates for March 2012.
