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Slaughter and May wants to up working-class lawyer numbers

'We’re sure that there are lots of talented people out there who either don’t think of a career in law or who don’t think of a career here'

Monday 24 July 2023 at 06:54

Elite law firm could turn to bursaries and apprenticeships to score young talent from wider backgrounds
Elite law firm could turn to bursaries and apprenticeships to score young talent from wider backgrounds Photo: Getty Images

Magic Circle law firm Slaughter and May has become the latest City giant to set a hiring target from lower social backgrounds.

The legal heavyweight has joined the likes of KPMG in trying to up how many working-class staff it employs, according to a Sunday Times report.