Women in the Law – Page 10
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FeatureThe longest journey
Far more women than men are entering the legal profession – but many struggle to move up its ranks. Structural reform is needed, hears Maria Shahid.
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NewsLegal sector marks International Women's Day
Law Society issues clarion call over retention and promotion while International Bar Association unveils directives to break the glass ceiling.
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OpinionIWD: reflecting on the next 100 years
Action on retention, recognising the value of flexibility and normalising caring responsibilities for men: what employers must address to make true progress around gender equality.
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OpinionMother in Law: Bonuses - contentious but crucial
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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ProfileMy legal life: Sital Fontenelle, Kingsley Napley
Head of the family and divorce team, London.
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NewsWhite middle-class men still the most confident about getting into law
New survey finds that women in particular do not believe anyone can become a solicitor.
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NewsCatwalk looks to the courtroom
Designer Yuhan Wang’s new collection was inspired by 'women in law'.
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OpinionMother in Law: Go with your gut – at home and at work
Diary of a busy practitioner, juggling work and family somewhere in England.
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FeatureDiversity in the Royal Navy and the legal profession
Counsel Fiona Cain meets with Commander Ally Pollard, Royal Navy, to discuss their experiences of diversity in the workplace.
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NewsCourt accessibility map inspired by aspiring barrister's 'unfortunate experiences'
Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar has launched a survey to help collate data on the court estate’s accessibility.
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NewsSolicitor Crotty named as Judicial Office chief
Former criminal practitioner will move from the Serious Fraud Office to begin her new role in April.
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NewsDLA Piper joins 'returner' scheme to get women back into law
More than a dozen law firms now signed up to scheme returning people to private practice.
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NewsAfghanistan: Law Society 'gravely concerned' over plight of lawyers
'The judiciary has been dismantled, as the state only appoints Taliban members as judges. The Taliban likewise has complete control of who may be licensed as a lawyer.'
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OpinionThe plight of women facing Taliban courts
A legal scholar in Afghanistan, whose real identity is known to the Gazette, has sent the following disturbing report.
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ProfileMy legal life: Sharon McDermott, Trenches Law
Managing director and founder, Fleet, Hampshire.