Unemployment has risen sharply among the legal professional during the recession

Unemployment has risen sharply among the legal professional during the recession.

This article highlights the rise in the unemployment among solicitors.

“…Along with architects, surveyors and vets, solicitors comprise one of the professional groups to have experienced the biggest percentage increase in unemployment rates since the economic downturn. Many of those made redundant are thought to be in their late 40s and early 50s.

Since March 2008 the number of unemployed solicitors claiming benefits has risen by 401% to over 1,800. The number of unemployed architects rose from 155 to 1,595, but surveyors have fared worst, experiencing a near tenfold rise in the unemployment count. The number of accountants out of work has risen 250%...”

The full article is here:

http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/unemployment-rate-among-solicitors-climbs-400