Student attorney demographics and statistics in the US
Student attorney demographics research summary. Zippia estimates student attorney demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our student attorney estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about student attorneys after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 155,756 student attorneys currently employed in the United States.
- 55.3% of all student attorneys are women, while 44.7% are men.
- The average student attorney age is 46 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of student attorneys is White (75.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%), Asian (6.4%) and Black or African American (5.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 10% of all student attorneys are LGBT.
- Student attorneys are 57% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Student attorney demographics by:
Student attorney gender statistics
55.3% of student attorneys are women and 44.7% of student attorneys are men.
- Female, 55.3%
- Male, 44.7%
Student attorney gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% |
| Male | 44.7% |
Student attorney gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,587
Female income
$88,984
Student attorney gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student attorney positions over time. Currently, 55.3% of student attorneys are female.
Student attorney gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.81% | 48.19% |
| 2011 | 50.99% | 49.01% |
| 2012 | 50.80% | 49.20% |
| 2013 | 50.16% | 49.84% |
| 2014 | 50.07% | 49.93% |
| 2015 | 47.36% | 52.64% |
| 2016 | 47.27% | 52.73% |
| 2017 | 47.38% | 52.62% |
| 2018 | 47.78% | 52.22% |
| 2019 | 47.05% | 52.95% |
| 2020 | 45.15% | 54.85% |
| 2021 | 44.73% | 55.27% |
Student attorney related jobs gender ratio
We compared student attorneys 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% |
| Student Attorney | 45% | 55% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Student attorney demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student attorneys is White, which makes up 75.6% of all student attorneys. Comparatively, 7.8% of student attorneys are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of student attorneys are Asian.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Student attorney race
| Student attorney race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Student attorney race and ethnicity over time
See how student attorney racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student attorney race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.23% | 5.14% | 4.80% | 6.00% |
| 2011 | 82.01% | 5.46% | 4.95% | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 82.08% | 5.08% | 5.12% | 6.02% |
| 2013 | 81.83% | 5.17% | 5.16% | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 81.17% | 5.67% | 5.39% | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 81.08% | 5.33% | 5.48% | 6.31% |
| 2016 | 80.51% | 5.39% | 5.64% | 6.60% |
| 2017 | 80.54% | 5.36% | 5.61% | 6.37% |
| 2018 | 79.90% | 5.54% | 5.54% | 6.99% |
| 2019 | 79.43% | 5.52% | 5.91% | 7.05% |
| 2020 | 76.91% | 5.42% | 6.22% | 7.20% |
| 2021 | 75.58% | 5.56% | 6.39% | 7.79% |
Student attorney wage gap by race
According to our data, asian student attorneys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student attorneys have the lowest average salary at $90,050.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $92,938 |
| White | $95,117 |
| Black or African American | $90,050 |
| Asian | $98,777 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $91,304 |
Average student attorney age
See how the average age of student attorneys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student attorney age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Student attorney age breakdown
The average age of student attorneys is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the student attorney population.
Student attorney age breakdown
| Student Attorney Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Student attorney educational attainment
The most common degree for student attorneys is bachelor's degree, with 66% of student attorneys earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 27% and doctoral degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Doctorate, 27%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 0%
Student attorneys by degree level
| Student attorney degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Doctorate | 27% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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Student attorney employment statistics
Most student attorneys work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where student attorneys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student attorneys work.
Student attorney jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Student attorney jobs by company type
Employees with the student attorney job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student attorneys prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Student attorney jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 25% |
| Government | 15% |
Student attorney jobs by industry
The most common industries for student attorneys are education, professional and government.
Student attorney industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Government | 11% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Student attorney turnover and employment statistics
Student attorney unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student attorneys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student attorney unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student attorney unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average student attorney tenure
The average student attorney stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,735 student attorneys resumes in Zippia's database.
Student attorney tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 85% |
| 1-2 years | 10% |
| 3-4 years | 1% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Student attorney LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student attorneys 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Student Attorney | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar student attorney jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 67,104 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Examiner | 8.14% | 2,994 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by student attorneys
The most common foreign language among student attorneys is Spanish at 49.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.4% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 49.1%
- French, 13.4%
- Arabic, 4.8%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- Mandarin, 3.7%
- Other, 25.1%
Student attorney languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 49.1% |
| French | 13.4% |
| Arabic | 4.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Mandarin | 3.7% |
| Other | 25.1% |
