Equality, diversity & inclusion
First but not last
Naeema Sajid shares a 2024 round up of what equality, diversity and inclusion has looked like in the profession.
Representation matters
In her interview with Michael Clancy, Baroness Smith of Cluny KC highlighted that representation is important, and it goes beyond gender.
Different generations — why equity, diversity and inclusion matters for your firm's future
Taking time to understand and nurture the legal sector’s multigenerational workforce will benefit firms as well as their employees.
Solicitors at Breaking Point — How the Scottish legal profession is responding to a mental health crisis
Nearly two in three people working in Scotland’s legal profession have experienced mental health challenges in recent years - Kanika Phillip investigates the response.
How to access 'life-changing' support for aspiring solicitors facing financial and other barriers
The Lawscot Foundation is now accepting applications for support which the charity says can be "life-changing" for aspiring lawyers who are facing barriers to study and practice.
'Bigotry', the Supreme Court and what this week taught us about judicial independence
When an MSP branded the Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland vs The Scottish Ministers "bigotry, prejudice and hatred”, the legal profession struck back. But what has this past week revealed about threats to judicial independence?
What the Supreme Court's decision in For Women Scotland's appeal means
Front page news rarely does statutory interpretation make, writes Joshua King, but the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers was different.
Disabling Barriers Scotland celebrates milestone year and announces partnership with six founding firms
Following a momentous 2024, Disabling Barriers Scotland (DBS) announces partnerships with six new legal partners; Addleshaw Goddard, Brodies, Thorntons Solicitors, McGovern Reid Court Lawyers, Scullion Law and Shepherd and Wedderburn.
Society’s rise continues in Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers list
The Society's commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognised with an improved ranking in the Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers Index for 2024.
Social mobility: surviving or thriving
In a thought-provoking presentation on Day 1 of the 2024 Annual Conference, Lindsay Jack, Head of Diversity, Careers, and Outreach at the Society, and Ayanda Ngobeni, a diploma student at the University of Edinburgh and an incoming trainee at CMS, discussed crucial topics related to social mobility within the legal profession.
Embracing neurodiversity
The Society, in partnership with the Legal Neurodiversity Network, hosted an event to share experiences, insights, and guidance on creating a neuroinclusive culture within the profession.
Furthering the case for change
Let’s delve deeper into the topic of EDI, and how your teams can benefit from a work environment that embraces these values.
The case for change
How can your teams benefit from a work environment that embraces the values of equality, diversity and inclusion?
Intersectional analysis of disadvantage
When referring to the notion that experiences of discrimination and disadvantage cannot necessarily be directed to a single personal characteristic but, rather, the interaction of multiple characteristics, the term ‘Intersectionality’ is often used. Despite this, our anti-discrimination law permits claims of discrimination or harassment to be brought on singular grounds only.
Getting the message across
As we enter a change in president this month, let’s look back to when Caroline Flanagan became the first female president of the Society.
Scottish Arbitration Centre nominated for GAR Award
The Scottish Arbitration Centre has been nominated for the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge Award at the 2024 GAR Awards.
ARCHIVE: Endless possibilities
It has been one year since the inaugural Festival of Legal Possibilities. The event highlighted the ever more varied legal career options and called for the legal sector to pick up the pace on diversity.
Invest in women
Sheila Webster, President, and Diane McGiffen, Chief Executive of the Law Society, have shared their thoughts on the importance of International Women’s Day, who the female trailblazers are and the continuous strive towards gender equality.
SPONSORED: Cashroom: Shining a Spotlight on our Female Leaders
In honour of International Womens Day, Cashroom is proud to shine a spotlight on some of the remarkable females within our business.