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Life in law: Retaining female talent
This International Women's Day, we are providing you with four articles exploring gender equality in the legal sector and beyond. Improve your EDI with Diversity+.
5 days ago14 min read


Returning to law: The forgotten cohort
This International Women's Day, we are providing you with four articles exploring gender equality in the legal sector and beyond. Improve your EDI with Diversity+.
Feb 2712 min read


Why Have International Women’s Day?
This International Women's Day, we are providing you with four articles exploring gender equality in the legal sector and beyond. Improve your EDI with Diversity+.
Feb 164 min read


The power of cultural intelligence in the Scottish legal profession
Cultural intelligence is a critical part of fostering an inclusive workplace. Without it, efforts in equity and diversity fall flat. Discover what cultural intelligence is, why it is important to organisations in the Scottish legal sector and beyond, and how to improve yours.
Jan 265 min read


Disability History Month 2025: Disability, Life and Death
The introduction of the assisted suicide bill opens up questions and concerns around the safeguarding of disabled people. For Disability History Month, hear from Dr Rachael Wallace about her research into disability adjustments in the Scottish legal profession, and the potential implications of the assisted suicide bill in Scotland.
Nov 25, 20254 min read


Under Pressure: Managing stress in the Scottish legal sector
Although we often hear mention of allyship within the EDI sector, many people don't fully understand what true allyship entails. Join Diversity+ team member Gloria Adetula to discuss what allyship is and how to be a true, genuine ally.
Sep 23, 20255 min read


Allyship: A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Although we often hear mention of allyship within the EDI sector, many people don't fully understand what true allyship entails. Join Diversity+ team member Gloria Adetula to discuss what allyship is and how to be a true, genuine ally.
Jun 24, 20254 min read


Renewing Resilience and growth in the Scottish legal sector
Diversity+ founder, Naeema, takes the company's fourth birthday as an opportunity to reflect on resilience and growth in the Scottish legal sector, and how we can pass these skills to the next generation of lawyers.
May 27, 20257 min read


Introducing: Diversity+ Law Academy
Our Diversity+ Law Academy is the newest of our pro-bono projects, aimed at helping young, aspiring lawyers from less advantaged backgrounds
Feb 25, 20256 min read


Why you need an equity, diversity and inclusion strategy in 2026
Learn what an EDI strategy is and why it is important for organisations in 2025
Jan 28, 20256 min read


Powerful Parity - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion In the world of sports
In our series of articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry and the wider world, all through the lens of equity,...
Aug 26, 202417 min read


How to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month at work (2025)
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is a yearly celebration in honour of the strong heritage links between the UK and South Asian...
Jul 24, 20245 min read


Leadership Insights: Game Changers - Legal Dynamics Shaping the World of Sports
In our series of articles, we discuss topical issues facing the legal industry all through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion (ED&I). In this article, we explore the journey of Tahina Akhter, the talented barrister who recently helped to safeguard the future of Scunthorpe United FC. In the realm of sports, where fervent competition thrives and emotions run high, the complexities of law often intersect with the adrenaline-fueled world of sports. Upon engaging in conve
Mar 26, 20246 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


Adoption week in Scotland: listening and supporting
In our articles, we discuss topical issues facing industry leaders, all through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I). Hear...
Nov 20, 20239 min read


Gender Equality and Representation: Why it matters
Look Up and Beyond is a pro-bono project launched in 2023 by Diversity+, bringing together thought leaders in the legal industry and beyond to help better understand the barriers preventing women from reaching leadership positions, and to find solutions to retain and promote more female talent. Hear from one of our founding members, Angela Fyfe, as she shares her insights on why this initiative matters and where we go from here. The legal profession has made significant prog
Oct 25, 20236 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


Pride and celebration of south asian heritage
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, Jenika shares her story about what South Asian Heritage Month means to her.
Jul 24, 20233 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
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