The Woman Lawyer Making the Difference

by McGlynn, Clare

• ISBN13: 9780406895936
• ISBN10: 0406895937
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-17
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This eye-opening new book provides a fascinating study of the status and experiences of women in the law, and is unique in its analysis of developments from the law school to the judiciary. The Woman Lawyer also advocates the need for fundamental reforms in law schools and legal practice and canvasses many options. Combining detailed empirical evidence, including material specifically gathered for the book, with information and advice, The Woman Lawyer seeks to raise the level of public debate on these issues. In addition, the book aims to inform, encourage, inspire and empower women studying and working in the law.

Table of Contents

Introduction

'From naive and passive to aware and active'

Women learning the law

Academic women in the law school

In training: the Legal Practice Course and training contracts

Soliciting equality: women in the solicitors' profession

Practising as a barrister: the Bar Vocational Course and pupillage

Without prejudice? Women at the Bar

Judging women

Appendices

Bibliography

Index

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