Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The article examines the persistent gender pay gap in the legal profession, despite women's increased representation, and identifies key factors contributing to this disparity. It highlights how structural and societal factors, such as work hours, family responsibilities, and discrimination, play significant roles. The analysis suggests that while younger cohorts show signs of narrowing the gap, systemic barriers and biases continue to affect women's earnings and career advancement. The study underscores the need for policies addressing these inequities to ensure equal opportunities and pay.
Disciplines
Labor and Employment Law | Law | Law and Gender | Law and Society | Legal Profession
Recommended Citation
Joni Hersch,
The New Labor Market for Lawyers: Will Female Lawyers Still Earn Less?,
10
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
1
(2003).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol10/iss1/3
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