Apply now!Diversity at Lewis Silkin
Find out why diversity is so important at Lewis Silkin and read about their initiatives below.
Lewis Silkin's history is one of social mobility. Lewis Silkin (the man) was born to a poor family of refugees, but his determination and hard work led him to qualify as a solicitor (going on to represent Deptford in the House of Commons and sit in the House of Lords). This history is at the core of the firm's culture and values and it drives their commitment to ensure that access to the legal profession is open, fair and socially inclusive. The DE&I Board at Lewis Silkin aim to:
- Create and maintain a workplace where employees can thrive regardless of their personal characteristics
- Promote visibility and representation across the diversity groups (Gender, Race and Ethnicity, Social Mobility, LGBT+, Disability and Wellbeing, Interfaith and Age);
- Act as an advisory body for the firm on diversity issues, including drafting guidance and making recommendations to the Operations Board and the Strategy Board of the firm
- Develop and maintain recruitment processes that encourage and maintain a diverse workforce.
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