Survey of law students finds strong feelings on influence of upbringing on career prospects, as law firms take new approaches to improve diversity
December 10, 2015 at 11:24 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
The majority of law students think their social background will have an impact on their future in law, a new survey has revealed, with almost nine in ten of the belief that their upbringing will have an influence on on their career.
The survey, carried out by Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) and Legal Week, aimed to find out the opinions of law students on two of the most vital issues shaping the future of the legal profession – social diversity and new routes into a career in law.
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