Personality descriptions of lawyers: A 120-year big data analysis of English books

Key Points

• The analysis identifies significant personality traits linked to the law profession, emphasizing changes throughout 120 years.
• Key evidence shows shifts in lawyer descriptions, indicating evolving perceptions of legal professionals over a century.
• Text analysis of English books was conducted to uncover trends in personality traits associated with lawyers historically.
• The findings highlight cultural changes in how lawyers are viewed, with implications for understanding current perceptions.