List and explain potential stumbling blocks for women in the legal profession. How many of these challenges are also faced by men, and to what extent, in comparison with women?

What will be an ideal response?


• The relentless work ethic and resistance to reduced or flexible schedules. Salaried legal associates and partners are expected to work 60-70 hour weeks.
• This leave no time for social life, family, or to "have a life."
• Unpredictable deadlines, uneven workloads, and frequent travel pose further difficulties for those with family obligations.
• Part of the reason women cannot take advantage of part-time schedules is that men are socialized not to take them.
• Due to the excessive demand of the work structure, there is a continual outmigration of women from the big firms.

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