YouGov, authors of the poll, are surprised by the results - which show these ratings: authors (60 per cent ), librarians (54 per cent), academics (51 per cent ), lawyers (43 per cent) and interior designers (41 per cent). They are surprised that people are not seeking the usual high salaries or glamourous roles. YouGov comments: 'Instead of actors and musicians, it seems that an aura of prestige still surrounds the quiet, intellectual life enjoyed by authors, librarians and academics.' If people want the quieter life, then when considering the law, they might be seeking the quieter areas (of tax or employment, perhaps) rather than the areas that are more likely to draw extraverts (such as shipping or litigation).
Men keener on the law
There is a slight difference between the sexes in that men are one per cent more likely to want a career in the law than women. The preferences of women have clearly shaped the research - as females are 20 per cent more likely to become librarians than males and 7% more likely to want to become authors. Source: YouGov
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