The table shows the percentages of male and female lawyers working in different industries in a specific country over the period from 2001 to 2016.
Overall, the government sector employed the largest proportion of lawyers in both years, while the “Others” category saw a noticeable decline. Meanwhile, the business and private lawyer sectors experienced moderate growth.
In 2001, the government sector was the most popular choice, with 45% of male lawyers and 41% of females working there. However, by 2016, this percentage slightly decreased to 38% for males, while it slightly rose to 42% for females. The percentage of lawyers in private law firms increased slightly for both genders over the 15 years. Male lawyers rose from 15% to 19%, while females went up from 17% to 21%. Similarly, the business sector showed a significant rise in its share of lawyers, from 14% for both males and females in 2001 to 21% in 2016.
In contrast, the “Other” group has seen a significant decline. The proportion of male lawyers increased from 26% in 2001 to 29% in 2016, but not significantly, while the proportion of female lawyers fell sharply from 28% to 16%.
In summary, while the government sector remained dominant, the business and private lawyer sectors grew in importance, and fewer lawyers chose other industries over the period.