Unit D -Blog #27

Due to the fact that men are favored in the legal profession, they are able to obtain better internships which lead to better careers and a fast track to promotion. This allows for them to become more knowledgeable quicker that a female lawyer. Because of this women are purposely left behind and are not able to work their way as quickly up the ladder as a male colleague. Women therefore receive less vital cases which only hinders their experience as a lawyer. Because they are never given the opportunity to expand their knowledge, they are never able to progress in their careers. Women therefore become less adequate for certain cases allowing for men to continue their dominance in the field. Male lawyers will use this to their advantage against many female lawyers when trying to win cases. They may point to her history in the field pointing out a lack of cases as compared to himself. He may also use her education as a weapon against her, pointing out more knowledge from his extensive research in a particular field. Because women are also able to network less in the law arena, they have less contacts to rely on who are well known. This may also work to a male lawyer's advantage because he may be able to receive more guidance and information on a case because he had the opportunity to network with people in higher positions. Knowing people is always a huge advantage in any field, but in particular the law field. Male lawyers may have worked with the same judges before and therefore know their style and behavior better. This is because males will receive more cases than women. This again can hurt a woman's opportunity in winning a case.