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 Women in the Law Resources - Web SitesThese links contain references to information created and maintained by other organizations. The Women in the Law Committee (WIL) does not control, nor is it responsible for information you may find at these links. WIL does not make any warranty, either express or implied, for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information found in these links. The views and opinions of contributors on these other websites do not necessarily state or reflect those of WIL. WIL provides these links only as resources for female law students and attorneys and does not necessarily endorse, support, or guarantee the information you may find. These links are in no particular order. Please feel free to email a WIL Committee member if you are aware of additional helpful websites. 1. Ms. JD: http://ms-jd.org/home Ms. JD is a website dedicated to fostering dialogue about women in the law. A student-advisory board, representing law schools nationwide, founded the forum and continues its operation. Website content contributors promote women in law schools and the legal profession. Postings analyzing women in the law offer opportunities for dialogue and networking. 2. The Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia: http://www.wbadc.org/ This site includes a lengthy and informative report on the retention and advancement of women in the law: 3. Washington State Bar Association: http://www.wsba.org/lawyers/links/default.htm This site contains the following helpful links: 4. The Project for Attorney Retention: http://www.pardc.org/ The Project for Attorney Retention (PAR) is associated with the University of California Hastings College of Law. It is an initiative to improve both recruitment and retention of talented attorneys in the work place by promoting Balanced Hour Policies on the job. These alternative work schedules encourage all attorneys to balance their work and personal life in ways to achieve higher job satisfaction. 5. National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL): http://www.abanet.org/nawl/ NAWL is an ABA affiliate that operates independently to promote women in the law. It boasts membership by some of this country's earliest prominent female attorneys. It also publishes the Women Lawyers Journal. 6. Women Lawyers of Utah: http://www.utahwomenlawyers.org/ For over 25 years, Women Lawyers of Utah has provided opportunities for women lawyers to further their careers and the causes of Utah women in general. It seeks to educate and to inform Utah's attorneys regarding women's needs in the justice system and to encourage a network of female attorneys within the state. 7. The National Conference of Women's Bar Associations: http://www.ncwba.org/ This site provides the following links to state women's bar associations: |
