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Mary and Angela are two black women. They are sitting at a table conversing. Mary is wearing a green blouse and a silver necklace. She has her hair tied back. On her right, Angela is wearing a black dress. She has her hair down. They are both smiling at each other.

“We’ve got change at our fingertips”: a conversation on navigating the legal…

Mary Osofisan, trainee solicitor at Accenture, and Angela Jackman KC (Hon), partner at Irwin Mitchell, met to discuss their…

13 Oct 2023

Attend the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) careers event

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) are holding a careers event on 9 April. You will hear from solicitor judges and a representative from the Judicial Appointments Commission.

21 Mar 2024

Impact story: Stephenson Harwood's Black Talent Programme

Stephenson Harwood set out to increase representation of Black and ethnic minority colleagues across the firm. Discover how its Black Talent Programme made an impact on recruitment and retention.

09 Jan 2024

Opening up; stress, pressure and mental ill-health in private practice

Managing your mental health in a demanding work environment can be incredibly challenging. For Mental Health Awareness Week, three solicitors open up about their experiences with stress, pressure and mental ill-health in private practice.

28 Nov 2023

Blazing a path: solicitors with South Asian heritage significantly contribute to the…

Solicitors of South Asian heritage have broken down barriers in the legal industry. But is there more to do? The data – and their experiences – suggests so.

22 Nov 2023

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