[…] and would still become a lawyer if they had to do it all over. Almost 90% of the 1,247 U.S. lawyers who responded to the Lawyer Satisfaction Survey said they experienced stress at least some of the time, with 38% saying they experienced stress chronically. This number jumps when broken out by gender, with […]
Last week, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism emailed Illinois lawyers a brief, anonymous survey on their experiences with bullying in the legal profession.
When considering staying at a job, worklife balance, compensation, welcoming and collaborative workplaces, and remote work options top the list for today’s lawyers, according to a new nationwide survey from the American Bar Association.
[…] research and consulting firm, Women Lawyers on Guard is surveying women and men in the legal profession on their direct and indirect experiences with sexual misconduct. The survey is open to attorneys, professional staff, legal academics, law students and others who currently work or have worked in legal employment settings. Results of the confidential, nationwide […]
[…] LLC, under the leadership of Principals Stephanie A. Scharf and Roberta D. Liebenberg, who also co-authored the report. Bullying affects female, minority lawyers at higher rates The survey defined bullying as inappropriate behavior intended to intimidate, humiliate, or control the actions of another person, including verbal, nonverbal, or physical acts. Respondents were asked to […]
[…] legal profession found that 63% of female lawyers and 38% of male lawyers in the U.S. said they have been bullied. And the Commission on Professionalism’s 2021 Survey on Professionalism of Illinois lawyers found that instances of incivility tied to race, age, and sex were on the rise. In the survey, 92% of respondents […]
[…] of Illinois Lawyers’ Experiences and Recommendations for Change.” The report included findings from more than 6,000 Illinois lawyers who shared their experiences with bullying through an anonymous survey and focus groups. We are proud that it is believed to be one of the first wide-scale research projects in the U.S. on the topic. Why […]
Fewer aspiring Gen Z attorneys desire to work at a BigLaw firm, according to a 2023 survey from Major, Lindsey & Africa that explored the perspectives, thoughts, and attitudes of Gen Zers on law firm life.
A recent Bloomberg Law survey reported students value location over any other factor when choosing a law school. And ranking, the second most important factor, wasn’t even close.
[…] Moving Forward” is valuable because it includes action items for employers and lawyers to cope with the challenges brought on or revealed by the pandemic. “New Normal” survey of lawyers In September and October of 2020, the ABA surveyed more than 4,200 lawyers across the U.S. about their expectations, concerns, and goals, reflecting the […]
Jumpstart Follow-Up Survey Your opinions and ideas about Jumpstart programs throughout the 1L and other law school years will help us deliver workshops and events that best meet your needs. Thank you for taking time to complete this short survey. Name* First Last Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Mobile Phone 1. What were the […]
[…] is essential for success in law school, but many students of color say their law schools are falling short, according to new data from the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE). The 2020 LSSSE collected responses on law school experience from roughly 13,000 law students at 68 law schools in Spring 2020. For […]
