Bridge Group launches report on socio-economic diversity and progression to partner in the law

Bridge Group report finds inequalities in progression to partner in law relating to gender, ethnicity and socio-economic background.

Guest User24 September 2020

Bridge Group launches report on socio-economic diversity in the real estate sector

Twelve leading real estate firms have collaborated with the Bridge Group to understand how socio-economic background affects access to, and success in, the industry. The report shows that limited progress on social mobility is being made and makes a series of recommendations to drive action across the sector.

Guest User23 September 2020

Bridge Group report addresses diversity in the legal sector

Bridge Group report on the new Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) finds that the assessment design is fair and that the qualification could help to improve diversity in the legal sector.

Guest User14 July 2020

Bridge Group publishes report on admissions to selective UK law schools

The Bridge Group have published a report looking at UCAS data for a group of selective law schools in England, as well as the admissions criteria and processes employed by a wider group of the top UK law schools.

Roksana N13 July 2020

Bridge Group evaluates Access Accountancy work experience

Over the last four years, the Bridge Group has been working to evaluate the impact of Access Accountancy work experience and provide analysis of the diversity of applications and hires and membership of professional bodies. The most recent report, considering data from 2017-18, included quantitative data analysis of over 4.8 million coded data-points across eighteen firms and professional bodies and interviews across eight firms.

Guest User26 May 2020

Bridge Group launches new toolkit for employers

Today, we’re excited to be launching our new Employers’ Toolkit, produced in collaboration with the Social Mobility Commission and industry leaders to promote socio-economic diversity and inclusion. It provides practical recommendations to ensure that talented individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds are not overlooked.

The toolkit provides best practice for attracting diverse talent and promoting social mobility.

Guest User6 February 2020

Making change, together: Bridge Group impact report

Our work bridging employers, higher education and government has achieved lasting impact on socio-economic diversity and equality. This impact report shares the charity’s vision for change and celebrates some of our most impactful work. We also look ahead and outline how you can engage with us.

Guest User21 May 2019