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Twelve more law firms pledge to tackle career barriers for BAME lawyers

A dozen law firms, including Baker McKenzie and Bird & Bird, have pledged to tackle the career obstacles faced by black, Asian and minority ethnic lawyers, by signing the Race Fairness Commitment (RFC).

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