The table illustrates the preferences of lawyers who were willing to work in various industries in a nation between 2001 and 2016. The industries included in survey are private law, business, government, and other.
Overall, in comparing the data observed, initially the majority of male and female lawyers were inclined to the government sector, while after a decade and a half, the figures slightly declined.In contrast, the fewest number of lawyers preferred to explore a career as a business lawyer in both genders initially, which remained at a stable position with little variation in numbers.
In 2001, a significant number of lawyers were keen to serve in government, with 45% of males and 41% of females. However, 2016 showed a drastic decline in the number of male lawyers, with a 6% preference, and a 1% increase for female lawyers. The ‘other’ industry was the second choice for lawyers, where males accounted for 26% and females for 28%. In contrast, the numbers increased for males by 3%, and a sharp fall was noted, with 16%, for others profession.
whereas, Private lawyers and business industries signifiactly recorded 3 % and 4 % rose for the male and female lawyers ,additionally business industries recorded with equal numbers for both gender in 2001 which, recerded rise only for female with 6% and figures for male lawyers remained as it was.