Gay Lawyers Get Backing
Law Firms Must Challenge Perception of Discrimination Among Gay,Lesbian Solicitors
Law Society Press Release
29 August 2006
The Law Society has published its first report on the career
experiences of gay and lesbian solicitors.
The report focuses on the factors determining whether a gay or
lesbian solicitor would be open about their sexuality in their
workplace. Most participants acknowledged that they were reluctant
to come out at work for fear that it would seriously hinder their
career progression.
While none of the participants in the study reported having
experienced overt discrimination on the basis of their sexuality,
they admitted feeling restricted by perceptions and expectations
of discrimination.