We believe that increasing social mobility is a powerful force for good.
Routes to careers within a law firm have traditionally favoured people who have benefitted from advantages, such as private education or a stable and supportive start in life. That can be a barrier to talented people from less advantaged backgrounds building their careers within a law firm.
Different backgrounds provide different perspectives, and that’s good for business. So our focus has been on encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to consider working in a law firm, and identifying and recruiting talent regardless of background.
News
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Osborne Clarke scoops upReach ‘Volunteer Award’
Firm recognised for outstanding engagement in new Assessed Virtual Internship Programme supporting social mobility during Covid crisis Osborne Clarke is
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We stand with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues
We stand with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues in working to support and promote a more equal and diverse
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Osborne Clarke’s pro bono volunteers advise Z2K client in successful DWP appeal
Zacchaeus 2000 Trust (Z2K) is an anti-poverty charity which combines direct help for people across London to solve their housing
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Osborne Clarke launches Diversity Champions Forum
New governance board made up of Partners and senior colleagues ensures accountability for the firm's diversity and inclusion strategy Osborne
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Osborne Clarke receives National Equality Standard accreditation
The firm is the seventh UK firm to receive the accreditation for equality, diversity and inclusion excellence International legal practice
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Osborne Clarke continues to support greater diversity in law by welcoming SMBP students
The firm is acting as the Bristol cluster head Nine young people from less advantaged backgrounds in Bristol are being
Case studies
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Watch: Diversity at Osborne Clarke
UK Managing Partner Ray Berg and Su Akgun, Diversity and Wellbeing Manager, discuss our approach to diversity at Osborne Clarke.
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Looking beyond grades with the RARE contextual recruitment system
Osborne Clarke recruits talented people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, recognising that your talent potential doesn't stem from your background. To ensure
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Offering work placements to vulnerable adults
During the last two years, Osborne Clarke has committed £100k to RollOnMonday, a social mobility initiative set up by RollOnFriday
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Increasing employability skills in disadvantaged areas
Osborne Clarke works with VisionPath, supporting their programmes for young people from schools in disadvantaged areas. The programme runs 'Dragon's
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Our work with the Social Mobility Business Partnership
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