Diversity Survey 2023

Introduction

Firms regulated by the SRA are required to collect report and publish workforce diversity data biannually. DFA Law LLP carried out a survey in July 2023.

Our survey response rate was 75%. As a result we believe the results do not necessarily represent our staff as a whole. Furthermore, the data we are able to publish is limited to ensure compliance with the ICO’s code of practice and data protection principles. The results that we are able to publish are as follows:

The percentage of our workforce who completed the survey:

Partners/members      75%
Solicitors                      50%
Other legal staff          75%
Support staff                80%

4% of staff completed the survey by ‘ticking’ the preferred not to say response

Age range of our staff

Age

16-34                           23%
35-44                           40%
45-54                           20%
55+                               17%

Gender of our staff

Female                        83%
Male                            17%

Ethnicity

83% of our staff are White British

6% of our staff are Asian/Asian British

6% of our staff are any other backround

5% of our staff preferred not to say

Education

83% of our staff attended a state school

11% of our staff attended a UK independent school

3% of our staff attended school outside the UK

3% of our staff preferred not to say

Caring responsibilities

40% of our staff have primary carer responsibilities for a child under 18