Judicial internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Judicial internship demographics by:
Judicial internship gender statistics
50.2% of judicial interns are women and 49.8% of judicial interns are men.
- Female, 50.2%
- Male, 49.8%
Judicial internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% |
| Male | 49.8% |
Judicial internship gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,199
Female income
$46,779
Judicial internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in judicial internship positions over time. Currently, 50.2% of judicial interns are female.
Judicial internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2011 | 66.43% | 33.57% |
| 2012 | 61.61% | 38.39% |
| 2013 | 52.23% | 47.77% |
| 2014 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 2015 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
| 2016 | 62.86% | 37.14% |
| 2017 | 56.56% | 43.44% |
| 2018 | 55.42% | 44.58% |
| 2019 | 47.34% | 52.66% |
| 2020 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2021 | 49.81% | 50.19% |
Judicial internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared judicial interns 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% |
| Judicial Internship | 50% | 50% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Judicial internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among judicial interns is White, which makes up 54.0% of all judicial interns. Comparatively, 17.8% of judicial interns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of judicial interns are Asian.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 8.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Judicial internship race
| Judicial internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 8.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Judicial internship race and ethnicity over time
See how judicial internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Judicial internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.68% | 5.24% | 10.57% | 14.31% |
| 2011 | 69.37% | 6.55% | 7.14% | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 68.07% | 7.39% | 11.50% | 9.86% |
| 2013 | 68.77% | 6.85% | 10.03% | 9.95% |
| 2014 | 71.27% | 3.16% | 9.18% | 12.08% |
| 2015 | 64.43% | 7.11% | 9.23% | 15.29% |
| 2016 | 64.57% | 10.46% | 8.02% | 12.10% |
| 2017 | 70.75% | 6.05% | 8.17% | 11.67% |
| 2018 | 62.27% | 9.65% | 8.96% | 15.52% |
| 2019 | 62.93% | 8.89% | 8.29% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 63.95% | 4.85% | 10.28% | 16.04% |
| 2021 | 53.95% | 9.38% | 10.27% | 17.78% |
Judicial internship wage gap by race
According to our data, white judicial interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown judicial interns have the lowest average salary at $45,941.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,941 |
| White | $50,082 |
| Black or African American | $46,194 |
| Asian | $47,523 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,379 |
Average judicial internship age
See how the average age of judicial interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Judicial internship 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 |
Judicial internship age breakdown
The average age of judicial interns is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the judicial internship population.
Judicial internship age breakdown
| Judicial Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Judicial internship educational attainment
The most common degree for judicial interns is bachelor's degree, with 71% of judicial interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 22% and doctoral degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Doctorate, 22%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Judicial interns by degree level
| Judicial internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Doctorate | 22% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Judicial internship wage gap by degree level
According to the data, judicial interns with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,893 annually. With a Master's degree, judicial interns earn a median annual income of $47,432 compared to $46,593 for judicial interns with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,432 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,847 |
| Doctorate Degree | $54,893 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,593 |
Judicial internship employment statistics
Most judicial interns work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where judicial interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where judicial interns work.
Judicial internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Judicial internship jobs by company type
Employees with the judicial internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most judicial interns prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Judicial internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 69% |
Judicial internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for judicial interns are government, professional and education.
Judicial internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 61% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Judicial internship turnover and employment statistics
Judicial internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for judicial interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Judicial internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Judicial internship 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 judicial internship tenure
The average judicial internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 11,190 judicial interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Judicial internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 95% |
| 1-2 years | 3% |
| 3-4 years | 1% |
| 5-7 years | 1% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Judicial internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of judicial interns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Paralegal | 6.63% | 4,213 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legal Activity Adjudicator | 11.75% | 8,531 |
| Judicial Internship | 12.99% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar judicial internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Paralegal | 6.63% | 4,213 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legal Activity Adjudicator | 11.75% | 8,531 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by judicial interns
The most common foreign language among judicial interns is Spanish at 41.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 41.0%
- French, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 6.5%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Russian, 4.4%
- Other, 31.4%
Judicial internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.0% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Russian | 4.4% |
| Other | 31.4% |
