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Diversity and Inclusion in Law Award
Opening the profession to everyone.
About this category
This award recognises a firm, chambers, organisation or individual that has made real progress in opening the legal profession to people from all backgrounds, and in helping them progress. Judges look for action, measurement and results.
Eligibility
- Open to firms
- Chambers
- Legal organisations and individuals
Judging criteria
- Actions taken
- Measurement
- Progress
- Leadership commitment
- Lasting change
Qualitative criteria
- Action
- Honesty about where progress is still needed
Metrics
- Representation in recruitment
- Pupillage
- Promotion and partnership
- Retention and feedback
Additional criteria
Entries should include a concise case study, supporting figures and, where possible, client or colleague evidence. Client identities, privileged material and commercially sensitive details must not be disclosed: describe matters in anonymised terms, and give figures as percentages or ranges where needed. Nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size of the firm, chambers or team, so smaller practices compete on equal terms.
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