Meet Stephanie Boyce

Stephanie Boyce is the 177th President of the Law Society of England and Wales – the independent professional body for solicitors.

She is the first BAME person to become President, and is determined that the Society be a force for change in the areas of equality, diversity, inclusion, social mobility and access to justice.

Watch this video to hear what inspired Stephanie Boyce to study and pursue a career in Law, why law is important, and why – in her view – its study is so important that she wants it to be part of the National Curriculum.

Reflect

Now that you have heard from Stephanie Boyce, take a few minutes to reflect on these questions:

• Did any points surprise you?
• Do you feel like you learned something new about career paths in law?
• What do you have in common with Stephanie Boyce?

Share your thoughts in the Comments section below.