What motivates Lawyers?

Is working part-time or flexi-time an option Male Female Private Practice In-house
Yes 28% 50% 29% 54%
No 72% 50% 71% 46%

Women (50%) more than men (28%) see working part-time as a feasible option; this figure is slightly higher for female lawyers working in-house (54%) than in private practice (46%). Even though fewer men regard part-time work as a possibility, more men (52%) than women (36%) believe that it would not have a negative impact on their career prospects. This view was held by lawyers working in-house (57%) rather than private practice (33%).


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