Stress, now clear number 1 partnership turn-off for young lawyers

This much we know. 

Post Covid, Stress has become the clear, number one Partnership turn off for Young Lawyers. Back in 2020, 22% cited Work Life Balance as their main Partnership turn off. In the last 5 years the story has changed dramatically, and in 2024 the top Partnership turn off for Young Lawyers is Stress. This is particularly pronounced amongst Young Female Lawyers, with 31% citing the pressure as the main reason they are flipping the switch on Partnership ambitions. 

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