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A job in a large law firm is a dream for some lawyers. However, the rise to the top is rather denied to women, as an investigation by the Allbright Foundation shows.
Anyone who becomes a partner in a large law firm has taken care of it. This is particularly successful for men who are called Christian. Women are sorted out over the years. The 20 law firms with the highest turnover are so little diverse.
Every year, more women are pushing into the legal labour market. However, the rise in law firms is usually denied them. Their share is only 16 percent at the top – and almost 10 percentage points lower than in Dax companies.
In hardly one place, as few women make it to the top as in the large law firms. There are already more lawyers than lawyers. About the mysterious disappearance of female top talents.


A job in a large law firm is a dream for some lawyers – high demands, but also high salary. However, the leap to a leading position is rather denied to women. This is shown by an investigation by the Allbright Foundation.
The new study by the Allbright Foundation shows that women in commercial law firms rarely become partners. Careers like Daniela Favoccia's remain the exception. Two specialties in the legal industry, in particular, are hindering the advancement of female talent.
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