Equality and diversity


Mapping advantages and disadvantages: Diversity in the legal profession in England and Wales

We commissioned independent quantitative research on solicitor career progression and how it is influenced by gender and ethnicity.

Unlocking the benefits of diversity

We wanted to understand what is being done, and what can be done, to improve the representation of female and black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) solicitors in senior roles such as partners or directors.

Introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination: Monitoring and Maximising Diversity

This report, prepared by policy association the Bridge Group, considers how the SRA could monitor the impact of the SQE on candidates with protected characteristics and on those from lower socioeconomic groups through data collation and analysis. It also recommends steps the SRA could take to maximise the positive impact of the SQE on diversity.

Quality of legal services for asylum seekers

Research on the quality of legal advice provided to asylum seekers.

Thematic study of compliance with Principle 9

Thematic review: In the latter part of 2012, we carried out thematic supervision visits with firms to find out what arrangements they had in place to meet Principle 9