Overall, the table shows how lawyers’ job preferences changed during this period. In both 2001 and 2016, the government sector was the most preferred choice among lawyers, while the business sector had the lowest percentage of lawyers.
For males, the government sector was the most popular choice, with 45% in 2001, but this figure declined to 38% in 2016. Interestingly, the business sector remained unchanged at a low percentage in both years. Meanwhile, the percentage of male lawyers working in the private sector and other industries increased slightly over the period.
For females, the trend was similar, with the government sector being the most chosen and the business sector having the lowest proportion of lawyers. However, the percentage of female lawyers in other industries declined by 12%, while the business sector saw a notable increase of 7% from 2001, representing the highest growth among all industries.
In conclusion, both male and female lawyers consistently favored the government sector over the years, while the business sector remained the least preferred, despite a slight increase in female participation.