What evidence is there to show women in the legal profession suffer from discrimination?

It is vital that the judicial appointment process identifies the most talented people for appointment, irrespective of their professional or social background. Women are under-represented in the legal professions and there are arguments to suggest this is due to discrimination. This discrimination against women has become known as 'the glass ceiling' and it has been debated whether it is 'cracking' or remains in tact. Nearly half of new barristers and more than half of new …

…in turn should mirror society. If the imbalance is allowed to continue the profession will have difficulty changing it's image from that of a "white, middle aged, middle class and masculine" dominated organisation. It is also important for there to be a wide range of people who offer a variety of skills. Without more women entering the legal profession, an enormous pool of talent is being ignored and this can only have an adverse effect.