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Slaughter and May wants to up working-class lawyer numbers

'We’re sure that there are lots of talented people out there who either don’t think of a career in law or who don’t think of a career here'

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Elite law firm could turn to bursaries and apprenticeships to score young talent from wider backgrounds Photo: Getty Images

Magic Circle law firm Slaughter and May has become the latest City giant to set a hiring target from lower social backgrounds.

The legal heavyweight has joined the likes of KPMG in trying to up how many working-class staff it employs, according to a Sunday Times report.

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