Resources for Lawyers
Professional associations and publications
- Law Society: Women Lawyers’ Division and Returning to Law – support for solicitors returning to work
- Association of Women Solicitors London (AWS) – London based group for all women lawyers
- Women in the Law UK – networking for up-and-coming women in law
- Legal Women Magazine – magazine for women in the law
- Her Bar – a bespoke multi-purpose platform designed to follow and support the trajectory of a woman barrister’s career
Recruitment Agency
- Reignite Academy – supportive recruitment for returning lawyers (London-focus)
Volunteering
- LawWorks – voluntary legal work opportunities which allow you to regain your practice certificate
- Coram Children’s Legal Centre – free telephone advice line on child, family and education law
Mentors
Life after law
- Leaving law – alternative careers with success stories
Success stories
- Returning to law at Rayden Solicitors: Bhini’s story (5 year career break)
- Returning to law at National Highways: Marisa’s story (16 year career break)
- Returning to law at DACB: Victoria’s story (15 year career break)
- Returning to law at Bank of England: Virginia’s story (8 year career break)
- Returning to law at Clark Holt: Belinda’s story (13 year career break)
- Returning to law at Bank of England: Melissa’s story (5 year career break)
- Returning to law at Camden Council: Tolu’s story (7 year career break)
- Returning to law: Fiona’s story (10 year break)
- Returning to law in the City: Amy’s story (2 year break)
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