Women have made historic strides in law school enrollment, outnumbering men for the ninth year in a row as of 2024. Recent data shows that 64,723 women enrolled, representing 56.09% of law students. The trend signifies a move towards gender equity, with 84.69% of law schools now having a majority of female attendees. Seventeen out of the top 20 law schools also report higher enrollment of women than men, indicating a shift in prestigious institutions. However, achieving true gender equity in law extends beyond enrollment figures, especially amid ongoing socio-political challenges regarding women's rights.
In 2016, women outnumbered men in law school classrooms for the first time on record, indicating significant progress in gender representation in legal education.
With 64,723 women enrolled in law schools as of 2024, women have consistently surpassed men's enrollment for nine consecutive years, reflecting a remarkable shift in the legal profession.
Seventeen of the top 20 law schools now have more female students, up from just nine a few years ago, showcasing women’s growing prominence in prestigious institutions.
Increased enrollment of women in law school is only the initial step towards achieving broader gender equity in the legal field and addressing ongoing justice issues.
Collection
[
|
...
]