Lack of Women Arguing Before Supreme Court Persists

A dearth of female advocates arguing cases at the U.S. Supreme Court persists into the next session with only two set to appear before the justices in 10 cases, the lowest number so far this term.

A total of 27 lawyers will argue over the next two weeks, according to a hearing list posted ahead of the sitting, or session, beginning on Monday.

Six women were among 22 advocates appearing before the court in the term’s initial session of 10 cases in the first part of October. Seven of 34 advocates were women in the second sitting, which featured 12 ...