Band 9: Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows the changes in the percentage of lawyers choosing jobs in different industries in a specific country from 2001 to 2016. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The table provides data on the percentage of male and female lawyers working in four different sectors in a specific country in 2001 and 2016.

Overall, government roles attracted the highest proportion of lawyers of both genders throughout the given years. However, there was a noticeable shift in preferences, particularly among female lawyers, with increasing interest in the business and private sectors.

In 2001, 45% of male lawyers and 41% of female lawyers worked in the government sector, making it the most popular field for both genders. The second most common choice was the “Others” category, employing 26% of men and 28% of women. Private law firms employed 15% of men and 17% of women, while business roles were the least popular at 14% for both genders.

By 2016, government jobs remained dominant, although the proportion of male lawyers in this sector decreased to 38%, while the female percentage slightly increased to 42%. Business showed a marked rise in female participation, increasing from 14% to 21%, while the male figure remained constant. Private law also saw modest growth for both genders, reaching 19% for men and 21% for women. Conversely, the proportion of women in the “Others” category dropped significantly to 16%, while the male figure increased slightly to 29%.