There are many reasons young girls choose to study law, and then become lawyers. Maybe it is to help others? An intellectual challenge? Social justice? To effect change, and write new laws? Work in a prestigious firm? Earn lots of money?  Work in the family firm?  Of course the reasons are numerous. However, whilst Australia is one of the top countries in terms of education for girls, and young women are graduating from law schools in droves and a rate higher than male graduates, the statistics show that women are still underrepresented at prestigious levels, and well paid roles. Less than 35% are judges, less than 25% are made partner, and even less that that are at the bar*. That looks rather like an incredible waste of intelligent women in Australia. Here’s some idea of what has happened to date. You graduate from law school. You get a job offer (hopefully). You are told that your pay is confidential, and you must not under any circumstances discuss it with anyone else. In fact, in many cases it is reason for dismissal. You go silent. Meanwhile, behind closed doors, men are getting higher pay rises, more promotions, and generally giving a