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Law Practice

Nov. 20, 2008

Female Lawyers Still Paid Less, Survey Shows

Although women graduate from law school and enter law firms at nearly the same rate as their male counterparts, the percentage of women attorneys at each level of seniority decreases and the ones who remain are paid less than men, according to an annual survey by the National Association of Women Lawyers.

By Amanda Becker
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Although women graduate from law school and enter law firms at nearly the same rate as their male counterparts, the percentage of women attorneys at each level of seniority decreases and the ones who remain are paid less than men, according to an annual survey by the National Association of Women Lawyers.

The survey, which included responses from 137 of the nation's 200 largest firms, showe...

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