Lawyer Quits Six-Figure Job to Tackle Class Divide

Sophie Pender, who grew up in North London and was the first in her family to attend university, has turned her back on a lucrative career as a corporate lawyer. Her mission is to address Britain's deep-seated class issues. She founded 'The 93% Club,' a network specifically for individuals educated in state schools, a group that constitutes 93% of the population.

Pender argues that the concept of 'social mobility' often overlooks the profound impact of class, accent, wealth, and private education on access to power. Her ambition is to render private schools obsolete and to foster inclusive networks that benefit everyone, not just an elite few.