Survey from Elon University Poll & YLD Initiatives
By Elon University Poll Survey
The Elon University Poll is conducting a survey of young lawyers in North Carolina who are in their first ten years of practice to gather information about a variety of topics, including views on the legal profession, running for office, current employment and demographic information. This survey also includes a portion of questions focused on salary and benefits which I suggested and was included by the Elon University Poll staff.
The YLD believes that this survey will serve the profession well, and we encourage YLD members to participate in this survey once they receive the link via email from Elon University Poll. The responses to this survey are voluntary, anonymous, and confidential. Once the poll closes, the results will be shared with YLD members. Our hope is that this information will serve as a benchmark and a tool to help young lawyers advocate for their own compensation, benefits, resources and more within their current workplace or at a future job.
Honoring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of our work as an organization. As part of the original purpose of the poll survey, you’ll notice a few important questions.
This Poll Survey features demographics questions regarding race, ethnicity and gender identity. These questions ensure we can (1) identify and assess any racial, gender or other wage gaps within our profession (2) support pay transparency and equity, and (3) promote diversity and inclusion efforts at legal employers.
2021-22 YLD Initiatives
This survey also directly corresponds with other initiatives and programing that the YLD – and specifically the Law Student Outreach Committee – have planned this year. On November 1, the Law Student Outreach Committee hosted a Salary Negotiations 101 event featuring Karen Chopra, LPC, CCC, NCC, founder of ChopraCareers. Karen covered key negotiating concepts, how to handle salary questions in interviews and online applications and how to ensure interviewees get the best deal from their employer. The Law Student Committee is also hosting a Firsthand Experiences with Salary Negotiations event in December that will feature a conversation with two attorneys and a law firm recruiter who will share their firsthand experiences with salary negotiation in the legal field. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon. We hope to see you there!