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Rise Of The Woman Lawyer In America
Frederic J. Haskin surveys the ascent of women in law across Europe and America. He notes pioneers like Belva Lockwood and Miss Knowles, hurdles in education and bar admission, and the growing presence of women in criminal, juvenile, and estate work. The piece highlights judges, prosecutors, and barristers, with statistics showing 2,500 women lawyers in the United States and ongoing prejudice fading into professional parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Bar Association
Clarence D. Ashley
New York University
New York City
Europe
England
Salpurnia
Rister
Belva Lockwood
Helena
Montana
Georgia
Georgia Law School
New York
Chicago
Lindsey
California
Florence King
Iowa
Illinois
Miss King
United States
Woman Lawyers’ Association
Woman's Law Journal
Oyez