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Top 10 stories about women in law in 2024
Women have made considerable strides in the legal profession over the last 12 months, but there were still some hurdles along the way. Here, Lawyers Weekly takes a look back at the top 10 most-read articles about women in law, from those offering advice to others that analysed the gender pay gap data.
Naomi Neilson
10. ‘It’s not the old boys’ club anymore’: Women outnumber male solicitors in NSW 7th year running
9. Women ‘drawn’ to in-house roles with higher salaries, more seniority
New data has revealed that in-house may be the place to be for female practitioners, with salaries exceeding those of private practice and more women holding general counsel and head of legal roles in NSW organisations than men.
8. ‘Boundless’ opportunities for women in space law
As outer space becomes more commonly explored and nations across the globe continue to invest in space exploration, increased governance is needed as the industry evolves. Here, women in space law discuss upcoming legal trends and share why more female lawyers can – and should – consider a career in the sector.
7. Women more likely to see gender pay gap in law than men
The gender pay gap data of Australia’s biggest employers will be made public by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. Such a release is timely, given that new research shows an overwhelmingly greater number of female practitioners believe a gender pay gap exists in the profession compared to their male counterparts.
6. A-G snubs female candidate for less experienced judge, lawyers say
The appointment of a new Chief Justice to the Supreme Court of Tasmania was met with “shock and disappointment” from those who believed a more experienced, woman judge was overlooked.
5. What it takes to succeed as a woman in sports law
Women sports have reached inspiring new levels of popularity and support in Australia, and behind that meteoric rise are dedicated and professional women lawyers – but what does it take for them to succeed in a position that not only barely existed two decades ago but has also historically been known to be a male-dominated area?
4. Pink tax: Why is gender-based pricing discrimination legal?
The pink tax prevails in Australia due to the lack of laws and regulations preventing the mark-up of women’s products at a federal and state level, and surprisingly, there is currently no legislation at all preventing gender-based pricing discrimination, writes Alyssa Whiffin, Michelle Tan, and Leah Ahokava.
3. Addressing the not-so-hidden crisis of women leaving law firms
Numerous women who have worked hard, invested years studying, and made considerable sacrifices are leaving the profession. Here, these two leaders from an award-winning boutique firm examine the underlying factors contributing to this trend.
2. What the top attraction firms offer their women lawyers
Right before the pay gap data was released, lawyers were asked to consider which firms they wanted to work with. Now, Lawyers Weekly explores how these firms fared against the new salary information.
1. What the gender pay gap looks like at Australia’s biggest firms
New workplace data has revealed the gender pay gap at Australia’s largest legal workplaces. Here, Lawyers Weekly lists the firms with the best and worst gender salary divide.
Naomi Neilson
Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly.
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