Two-Thirds of Lawyers Would Not Recommend Law Career

Additionally only 55% of those surveyed intending to carry on in the law for the rest of their careers. Three-quarters of lawyers think senior positions throughout the profession are dominated by ‘white, public school-educated men’, with only 12% feeling it is easy to combine being a mother with developing a legal career. This comes after it was found that women solicitors are paid 10% less than their male counterparts.

The findings come as part of a survey by Hodge Jones & Allen. 500 solicitors and barristers were surveyed, including partners, managing partners and heads of chambers, with more than four out of five believing the justice system being inaccessible to all members of the public.

A massive 87% of lawyers believe wealth is becoming a more important factor in gaining access to justice.

Additionally, six in ten lawyers believe the public trust the fairness of the judicial process very little.