The table illustrates the changes in the percentage of male and female lawyers employed in four different sectors in a particular country between 2001 and 2016.
Overall, government jobs remained the most popular choice among lawyers in both years, although their popularity declined slightly. Meanwhile, the proportion of lawyers working in the private and business sectors increased, particularly among females, whereas the percentage of those in other sectors dropped.
In 2001, government jobs accounted for the largest share, attracting 45% of male lawyers and 41% of female lawyers. By 2016, these figures had fallen slightly to 38% and 42%, respectively. The private lawyer sector witnessed an increase, rising from 15% to 19% for men and from 17% to 21% for women.
In the business sector, the proportion of male lawyers remained stable at 14%, while the percentage of females rose notably from 14% to 21% over the 15-year period. Conversely, the ‘Others’ category saw a decline for both genders, with male participation rising slightly from 26% to 29%, but female participation falling dramatically from 28% to 16%.