SRA UK Diversity Survey 2025

Morrison Foerster is pleased to participate in the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) “Diversity in Law Firms’ Workforce” data collection exercise. We are committed to continuously improving inclusivity and have published a summary of our workforce diversity data for our UK practice.

Read on for the most recent SRA survey data (June 2025).

Gender Representation

Of those who responded, 63.2% identified as female and 36.8% as male.

Disability

5.9% of respondents identified as having a disability, while 89.7% did not. A further 4.4% chose not to disclose this information.

Ethnicity

Respondents identified across a range of ethnic backgrounds:

• 66.2% White
• 16.2% Asian or Asian British
• 11.8% Mixed or multiple ethnic groups
• 7.4% Black or Black British

Sexual Orientation

The majority (77.9%) identified as heterosexual. Other responses included:

• 8.8% gay or lesbian
• 4.4% bisexual
• 4.4% preferred another description
• 4.4% preferred not to say

Socioeconomic Background

55.9% of respondents reported that their parents did not attend university, while 42.6% said at least one parent had. 1.5% chose not to respond.

Caring Responsibilities

23.5% of respondents are primary carers for children. Additionally, 13.3% provide care for someone with long-term health issues or a disability, with the majority (83.8%) not holding such responsibilities.

School Type Attended (Ages 11-16)

48.5% attended a non-selective state-run or state-funded school. 8.8% were educated at selective state-funded schools. 22.1% attended independent or fee-paying schools—1.5% with a bursary and 22.1% without. Additionally, 19.1% of respondents attended school outside the UK.

This data was collated in relation to the SRA Diversity Data Initiative 2025 for Morrison Foerster’s UK practice. For questions about any of the results, please contact Natalie Kernisant, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, or Usha Puri-Dewage, Associate Director of Attorney Learning & Development, Europe.