First symposium: Wednesday 9th September 2015
Location: St Mary’s University, The Shannon Board Room, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham TW1 4SX
Time: 10am (registration and coffee) for 10.30am start

Abstract
The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 heralded women’s long awaited
entry to the legal profession. What do we actually know about that journey?
How much of that struggle has been recorded? Where is it recorded?
The ‘First Women Lawyers in England, Wales and the Empire’ Symposia
seek to unite academics and researchers in this area and explore the journey
of those first women lawyers.

It is proposed that after the initial symposium there will be a series of annual
meetings for five years, with a celebration in 2019 and a concluding event in
2020. It is envisaged that there will be a publication drawing together a selection
of papers submitted to create a comprehensive record of the fight for women’s
entry to the legal profession. Depending on contributions and permissions it
may also be possible to create a filmed record of our contributions.
Submissions are welcomed from those researching in this area, including
anyone with knowledge that will place the struggle for entry to the legal
profession in England and Wales in an international context.
(Skype participation is welcomed and possible.)

Contributions of £15 are requested to cover refreshments and lunch

Please contact: Dr Judith Bourne judith.bourne@stmarys.ac.uk

Please submit abstract (max 300 words) by email, no later than 30th June 2015.
Presentations to last 20 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions.
Please indicate whether you would be prepared to be videoed.

For more details please see First Women Lawyers Poster A4_MAR15_PROOF 3 with crops