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15 granted Diversity Access Scheme scholarships
Scholarships have been awarded to 15 aspiring solicitors under the Law Society Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). 
26 September 2022
Working class professionals held back
Talented people from lower socio-economic backgrounds continue to face major obstacles to career progression at senior levels in the UK financial and professional services, research shows
17 August 2022
Diversity matters: slow progress among judges
White former barristers occupy 95% of senior court judiciary roles (High Court and above), while progress has stalled for ethnic minority candidates and solicitors, the Judicial Diversity Forum has revealed in its statistics report for 2022
22 July 2022
Slow progress as judiciary still much the same
White former barristers occupy 95% of senior court judiciary roles, while progress has stalled for ethnic minority candidates and solicitors, the Judicial Diversity Forum has revealed in its statistics report for 2022
15 July 2022
Black Equity Organisation launched
Law firms have collaborated to help develop and launch the Black Equity Organisation (BEO), an independent civil rights group to advance justice and equity for Black people in the UK
27 May 2022
Judiciary celebrates 100 years of women at the Bar
Royal Courts of Justice to display The First 100 years exhibition
18 May 2022
Temple singers: Choral scholarships
Temple Church is offering four choral scholarships for young female singers, soprano or contralto, as part of its equality and diversity activity
04 May 2022
Pulling together: the importance of community, mentoring & support
Poonam Melwani QC on why a sense of community, mentoring & support are key to the success & happiness of young lawyers
15 April 2022 / Poonam Melwani KC
*Not to be missed* The Kalisher Trust: Love Letters with Martin Shaw & Jenny Seagrove @ Middle Temple Hall 27/03/22
John Cooper QC speaks to actor & Kalisher Trust patron Martin Shaw ahead of his performance at Middle Temple Hall
23 March 2022 / John Cooper KC
Access gaps
Research into gaps in access to justice across England and Wales has been commissioned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
10 February 2022
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National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

Charity strengthens leadership as national Pro Bono Week takes place

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

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Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office

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Getty v Stability AI: Potential landmark case fizzles out
Intellectual property lawyers have expressed disappointment a ground-breaking claim on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) ended with no precedent being set
Double review on whiplash and fixed costs
Two separate post-implementation reviews are being held into the extension of fixed recoverable costs for personal injury claims and the whiplash regime
CILEx Regulation prepares for post-Mazur rush
Legal executives can apply for standalone litigation practice rights, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed, in a move likely to offset some of the confusion caused by Mazur
Sir Andrew McFarlane reports on judge shortages
Delays in the family court in London and the south east are partly due to a 20% shortage of judges, Sir Andrew McFarlane, president of the Family Division, has told MPs
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