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The career break Penalty: Nazia’s Journey
Read Nazia's story of her career break, and the challenges she has faced in returning to her legal career.
Mar 257 min read


My Journey Towards Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry and the wider world, all through the lens of diversity, equity and...
Nov 26, 20248 min read


Mentorship in the Scottish legal industry
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry, all through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I)....
Feb 23, 20247 min read


The Power of legal work Experience
As the significance of legal vacation schemes for those from underrepresented backgrounds increases, one participant tells of her legal work experience.
Aug 2, 20236 min read


Cultural intelligence through intergenerational wisdom
n this article, Amanjit Uppal shares her family story, celebrating South Asian Heritage Month and exploring cultural intelligence passed down through intergenerational wisdom.
Jul 31, 20235 min read


Made in Pakistan, adopted by Britain: The story of a first, second and third generation immigrant family
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry and the wider world, all through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). In this article, Diversity+ founder Naeema Yaqoob Sajid shares her family story, encouraging colleagues and business leaders to listen to these stories in their efforts to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month and increase their cultural intelligence.
Jul 18, 20238 min read


Embrace equity: from Ghana to Glasgow
"We may not be where we hope to be, but we have made progress worthy of celebration" If this article provides nothing but my quirky wit,...
Mar 6, 20239 min read


Better the devil you know: The importance of having relatable role models
From an early stage, I had an interest in the work of Advocates at the Scottish Bar. Seeing good advocacy (in Court or on paper) from...
Jan 23, 20237 min read


Judging by appearance - 1919 magazine
'Naeema Yaqoob Sajid grew up on a council estate in Edinburgh and was told to set her sights on becoming a stay-at-home mum or a...
Oct 7, 20211 min read


The Disability Survey Research Report and my experience
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry and the wider world, all through the lens of equity, diversity and...
Aug 13, 20218 min read


It's okay to be you
When I first embarked on my legal career, I never thought for a moment that the profession I so eagerly wanted to join and belong to...
May 10, 20215 min read
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