The Law Society of England and Wales released new research earlier this month on the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors in the law and indicates how we can build a more inclusive profession.
“In the solicitors’ profession, 17.5% of practising certificate (PC) holders come from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. This is higher than the national average of 14.1% of the wider working population but 10% of this number is made up of Asian solicitors while only 3% of the profession identify as Black.”
During 2020 the Law Society has been working on research to understand the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors at different points in their careers.
Here are links to some of the recently published articles and resources which may of interest to members:
- Race for inclusion: the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors
- Diversity toolkit
- Becoming an inclusion ally
- A guide to race and ethnicity terminology and language
- Achieving Change Together: empowering and supporting Black lawyers
- Diversity profile of the solicitors profession
- Annual Statistics Report
- Race for inclusion: the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic solicitors FULL REPORT
- Report summary infographic
If you missed the launch event you can watch the recording here.