Career law clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Career law clerk demographics by:
Career law clerk gender statistics
77.0% of career law clerks are women and 23.0% of career law clerks are men.
- Female, 77.0%
- Male, 23.0%
Career law clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.0% |
| Male | 23.0% |
Career law clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,498
Female income
$37,035
Career law clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in career law clerk positions over time. Currently, 77.0% of career law clerks are female.
Career law clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.53% | 72.47% |
| 2011 | 37.30% | 62.70% |
| 2012 | 32.54% | 67.46% |
| 2013 | 24.74% | 75.26% |
| 2014 | 28.39% | 71.61% |
| 2015 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
| 2016 | 33.72% | 66.28% |
| 2017 | 28.13% | 71.87% |
| 2018 | 27.20% | 72.80% |
| 2019 | 21.28% | 78.72% |
| 2020 | 17.35% | 82.65% |
| 2021 | 22.97% | 77.03% |
Career law clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared career law clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Career Law Clerk | 23% | 77% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Career law clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among career law clerks is White, which makes up 54.8% of all career law clerks. Comparatively, 18.9% of career law clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of career law clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 8.4%
- Unknown, 8.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Career law clerk race
| Career law clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 8.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Career law clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how career law clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Career law clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.52% | 5.36% | 8.74% | 15.41% |
| 2011 | 70.22% | 6.67% | 5.31% | 13.78% |
| 2012 | 68.92% | 7.51% | 9.67% | 10.95% |
| 2013 | 69.62% | 6.97% | 8.21% | 11.05% |
| 2014 | 72.12% | 3.28% | 7.35% | 13.17% |
| 2015 | 65.27% | 7.23% | 7.41% | 16.38% |
| 2016 | 65.42% | 10.58% | 6.20% | 13.20% |
| 2017 | 71.60% | 6.17% | 6.35% | 12.77% |
| 2018 | 63.12% | 9.77% | 7.14% | 16.61% |
| 2019 | 63.77% | 9.01% | 6.47% | 17.98% |
| 2020 | 64.80% | 4.97% | 8.46% | 17.14% |
| 2021 | 54.80% | 9.50% | 8.44% | 18.88% |
Career law clerk wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,115 |
| White | $40,719 |
| Black or African American | $36,392 |
| Asian | $37,855 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,594 |
Average career law clerk age
See how the average age of career law clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Career law clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 30.5 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 35.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 45 |
Career law clerk age breakdown
The average age of career law clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the career law clerk population.
Career law clerk age breakdown
| Career Law Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Career law clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for career law clerks is bachelor's degree, with 26% of career law clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 26% and doctoral degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Doctorate, 26%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Career law clerks by degree level
| Career law clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 26% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Career law clerk wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,755 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,925 |
| Doctorate Degree | $46,258 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,830 |
Career law clerk employment statistics
Company size where career law clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where career law clerks work.
Career law clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Career law clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the career law clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most career law clerks prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Career law clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 30% |
Career law clerk turnover and employment statistics
Career law clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for career law clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career law clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Career law clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.13% |
| 2011 | 6.67% |
| 2012 | 12.57% |
| 2013 | 11.21% |
| 2014 | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 8.53% |
| 2016 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 4.00% |
| 2018 | 6.09% |
| 2019 | 3.73% |
| 2020 | 4.50% |
| 2021 | 5.00% |
Average career law clerk tenure
The average career law clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 career law clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Career law clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Career law clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of career law clerks that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Clerk | 6.63% | 74,069 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Assistant Corporation Counsel | 11.75% | 9,106 |
| Career Law Clerk | 12.99% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar career law clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Clerk | 6.63% | 74,069 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Assistant Corporation Counsel | 11.75% | 9,106 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by career law clerks
- Spanish, 100.0%
Career law clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |