That female lawyers—especially those at the senior end and partners—move far less than their male counterparts. This has long since been the case but never more so than amidst this COVID-19 pandemic. The systemic and structural inequalities that exist in the legal industry ensure that moves for females are much harder to pursue and secure. COVID-19 has made this much worse.

At the best of times, women tend not to explore opportunities for new positions as readily as men. Typically, women choose to make their first move later in their careers.