Factors preventing Black lawyers from advancing to the senior ranks of the legal sector include being viewed as “aggressive” and having to tackle burdens that white counterparts do not face, according to a new report that shines a light on the realities of Black lawyer progression.
The 1% Study, commissioned by Extense—a legal sector specialist inclusion consultancy and D&I training provider—uncovered the experiences of Black lawyers across U.K. law firms, in a bid to decipher why Black lawyers do not reach senior levels at the same rate as their white counterparts.
