One Anonymous UK Black Lawyer Lays His Experience at Top Firm Bare
"It pains me to say that I cannot, in good faith, advise a promising Black student to pursue a career at a City law firm," says the lawyer.
June 26, 2020 at 04:00 AM
6 minute read
As part of our series of articles about race and the legal industry, one Black lawyer at a U.K. top 20 firm recalls his experiences across his career, and has stark messages for those hoping to enter the industry, as well as its gate-keepers.
"It pains me to say that I cannot, in good faith, advise a promising Black student to pursue a career at a City law firm."
So says one U.K. Black lawyer, who describes himself as "worn down" by his experience in the legal industry so far.
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