The Social Mobility Employer Index has announced the top 50 UK employers who have taken the most action to improve social mobility within the workplace, and solicitor firms occupy nearly a third of that top 50. The Index is a joint initiative between the Social Mobility Foundation and the Social Mobility Commission, in partnership with the City of London Corporation.

Speaking of the prominence of solicitors firms in the Index, Law Society president Robert Bourns said:

I am delighted to congratulate all 16 solicitor firms ranked in the Social Mobility Employer Index.

To see so many law firms in the top 50 employers for social mobility is simply inspiring. As solicitors we uphold the law, including important equality legislation. The inclusion of such a significant number of law firms in the index reflects how many are leading by example.

I would urge all law firms to strengthen their businesses and our society by considering how they can contribute to greater social mobility.

Our vision is of a profession in which all solicitors - present and aspiring - can be confident that talent, ability and application are rewarded irrespective of background, gender or ethnicity.

The Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter can be viewed here.