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November 15, 2022

Published by Trinity Batt at November 15, 2022

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The Students for Fair Admissions Group Seek to Take Down Affirmative Action

Article by Jessica Williamson Just months after they overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, the Supreme Court begin deliberations on the lawfulness of affirmative action, […]

September 11, 2022

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Published by Laetitia at September 11, 2022

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Diversity in Law Firms

Udemeobong Udoeyop in her article explores the current situation of diversity in law firms.

October 8, 2021

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Published by Laetitia at October 8, 2021

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Legal Industry Updates

The Law Society welcomes I. Stephanie Boyce as President

Demi Akande recounts an interview from I. Stephanie Boyce, the new and first President black female of the law society, in which she talks about her will to continue the efforts for a diverse legal industry.

July 5, 2021

Published by Camilla Uppal at July 5, 2021

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How to check if the law firm you are interviewing at is diversity friendly?

Our partner recruitment site Simply Law Jobs recently looked at ways in which applicants can check if the law firm you are interviewing at is diversity […]

July 3, 2021

Published by Zainab Hassan at July 3, 2021

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Interview with Folu Babatope, Trainee Solicitor at DLA Piper

In this article, Chimere Nwaegbu interviewed Folu Babatope, a current Trainee Solicitor at DLA Piper. Folu shares her tips and advice on networking, how to achieve good results on the LPC and navigating your way through the process. Folu also shares some insight into her training contract seats and work at DLA Piper.

December 6, 2020

Published by Zainab Hassan at December 6, 2020

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Interview with Hari Pannum, future trainee solicitor at Clifford Chance

In this article, Jordan Chan interviews Hari Pannum, a future trainee at Clifford Chance. Hari shares his insight into studying the GDL and why he chose to train at Clifford Chance and what he is most looking forward towards during his training contract.

November 16, 2020

Published by Sophia Gonella at November 16, 2020

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Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Industry

Aathira Prakash discusses diversity and inclusion within the legal industry, outlining the surge in efforts to combat discrimination and increase diversity within the workplace. The […]

August 11, 2020

Published by TSL Admin at August 11, 2020

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Interview with Mansi Dwivedi, President of the University of Edinburgh BAME Law Society

The University of Edinburgh BAME Law Society is a new society for BAME students at Edinburgh and is also the latest member of the TSL & Soc law society partnership program. We recently sat down with one of its founders and this year's President, Mansi Dwivedi to find out what the society is doing to help law BAME students at Edinburgh.

August 8, 2020

Published by Camilla Uppal at August 8, 2020

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Activism & Improving Access to Legal Careers – Interview with Zeenat Islam

In this article, Anu Radha Lal interviews Zeenat Islam, barrister and founder of REDEFINED: Learning for Lawyers, about promoting diversity in the legal profession.