The diversity profile of the profession is changing. Women make up 52% of those admitted. Ethnic minority solicitors comprise 18% of the profession. LGBT+ and
Category: Social Mobility

Law.com International reports that Linklaters is working with the University of Oxford on a new social mobility programme, as more firms look to redress how the

Apply for the Strive Programmes
Strive offers two programmes for students: Spark + Supernova. Spark Spark is aimed at first years, or those who are in the second year of

What is SMF? The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a charity which aims to make a practical improvement in social mobility for young people. The

Apply for the BSN Grassroots Programme
The Grassroots Programme is BSN Grassroots’ flagship annual programme which is designed to promote and increase equality of access to the legal profession by assisting

In Focus: Strive
About: Strive launched in October 2018. Strive has two main programmes, Spark and Supernova, which offers student candidates a structured mentoring and support plan throughout
Network In Focus: BSN Grassroots
About BSN Grassroots is the core student offering delivered by the Black Solicitors Network (BSN) at a national level. BSN Grassroots offers networking, social and

Attend: Social Mobility Network: May Information Webinar with Upreach – 27 May
Find out more about the Social Mobility Network – the network for those without a network. The Social Mobility Network us a new platform built

Now in its fifth year, the Employer Index has become the leading authority on employer-led social mobility. The Index is an important bench-marking initiative that

About Social Mobility Network The Social Mobility Network is the network for those without a network. It is a platform built by upReach to enable