Which of the Following Is Most Accurate About Women and Law

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most accurate about women and law degrees?

• A) women earn about 10% of all law degrees in the U.S.
• B) women and men earn law degrees and rise to partner positions in law firms at equal rates
• C) a woman is only about half as likely to graduate with a law degree than a man is
• D) women earn about half of all law degrees but comprise less than a quarter of law firm partners

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