Since introducing the American-style law school system in 2009, South Korea has seen a significant increase in female law school graduates. However, it is still uncertain how this influx of new female lawyers in the South Korean legal service market would affect the composition of management and partner levels in law firms. As demonstrated in the United States, the rise in female law school graduates does not necessarily lead to lessening the gender gap within law firms. Despite near gender parity among law school graduates for several decades, the presence of women in senior positions in US law firms remains considerably low. In this evolving landscape, digital platforms for lawyers introduce another potential gamechanger. These platforms could disrupt traditional dynamics, as they provide a wider range of users to hire and evaluate lawyers, compared to the traditionally male-dominated partnerships at law firms. However, the possibility of gender biases persisting on these digital platforms is an emerging concern. Therefore, examining gender bias on legal online platforms is a critical area of exploration.
Assessing Gender Bias in a Digital Platform for Lawyers: A Web-based Experiment in South Korea (Vol. 56.2)
19 Aug 2025