Socio-economic background and early career progression in the law

Working with eight global law firms and the Sutton Trust, this study examines the correlation between background characteristics and early career progression in the legal profession.

The research includes the analysis of data relating to over 2,800 early career professionals and interviews with current and former employees. It provides a compelling evidence base to drive a shift in mindset, and to boost firms’ efforts to increase socio-economic diversity and inclusion in the legal sector.

You can read the summary report here.