The Law Society is putting the focus on disabled solicitors, access to senior roles for all under-represented groups and improving workplace cultures in a three-year diversity strategy.

The society said members had told it that disabled solicitors faced “persistent structural and cultural barriers”, and organisations “struggle to provide” reasonable adjustments and proper support.

Disabled solicitors make up only 6% of those working for law firms in 2023, compared to 23% of working age adults.

The society said it had been working with members for the last 12 months on its equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy for 2025-8 and conducted a “detailed review” of current research and insights.

The society said this latest strategy concentrated on “fewer priorities to achieve greate

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