The president of the Law Society of England and Wales, I. Stephanie Boyce, visited Hampshire on May 3 and 4.

Stephanie is the first person of colour to head up 200,000 solicitors, and only the sixth woman to hold the position of president.

She inspired the next generation of legal professionals with speeches at the Sixth Form College Farnborough, University of Winchester Business School and Southampton University on the topic “Dare to Dream”.

Stephanie believes passionately in aiming high and empowering others to break through barriers.

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Raised on a council estate in Buckinghamshire, Stephanie stands as testament to increased social mobility in the legal profession and is an inspiring, visible role model for aspiring lawyers. She also recognises that more needs to be done to ensure that talented individuals enter and thrive in the profession.

The Law Society of England and Wales is the independent body for solicitors promoting access to justice and the rule of law. The Law Society works to improve diversity in the profession through its Diversity Access Scheme, social mobility ambassadors, and its participation in the #10000BlackInterns initiative.

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