"Women were about 40% of first-year U.S. law students by the early-to-mid 1980s."
ABA historical data show that women reached 39% of first-year law students in 1983, placing law close to the 40% mark by the period discussed.
View SourceABA historical data show that women reached 39% of first-year law students in 1983, placing law close to the 40% mark by the period discussed.
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