Discrimination: A woman’s lot

'Although increasing numbers of women and other "outsiders" become partners today, many continue to be locked into the profession's less prestigious specialisms and lower status positions and many leave the profession altogether.'

Hilary Sommerlad
Professor of SocioLegal Studies, Leicester School of Law

 

 

"Despite the number of women entering the legal profession, there remain few at the top and discrimination is rife, but private and public initiatives are addressing the issue. "

Read the article - IBA Global Insight April 2012