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Stat(s) Of The Week: Is Bullying Endemic To The Profession?

New study finds that one in four lawyers have been bullied on the job.

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stat of the week imageMany lawyers believe that bullying behavior is ingrained in the culture of the legal profession, according to a recent study, and almost one-fourth say they have been victims.

A survey of more than 6,000 lawyers by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism revealed that 24% of lawyers have experienced bullying on the job within the last year, but only 20% of those who were bullied reported it to a supervisor or human resources.

According to the report, rates of bullying are particularly high among female lawyers (38% of women compared to 15% of men), as well as among lawyers of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, lawyers with disabilities, and younger lawyers.

The survey defines bullying as “inappropriate behavior intended to intimidate, humiliate, or control the actions of another person, including verbal, nonverbal, or physical acts.”

Workplace bullying affects 1 in 4 lawyers, study finds [Reuters]
Data From Commission Study on Bullying in the Legal Profession [2civility.org]

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