In 1981, the year Justice O'Connor first served on the Supreme Court, women accounted for 36% of the total number of students enrolled in J.D. However, despite the increased representation in law school programs, women continue to be underrepresented in the legal profession. First, the nature of work in the Solicitor General's Office is credited for contributing to better gender equality. Coupled with the workplace flexibility, the Solicitor General's Office can attract highly qualified female attorney candidates. At the Solicitor General's Office, argument opportunities generally go to the attorney who writes the brief.

Source: Washington Post June 13, 2024 16:06 UTC