Reading Group: Women in Law

This reading group explores the gap between the number of women law school graduates and the number of women who occupy leadership positions in the profession through the lens of leadership theory. After reviewing general leadership theory, the reading group applies that theory in the specific context of women in the legal profession. The reading group evaluates the status of women in law practice, legal education, politics and the judiciary, and looks at barriers that cross each of those areas, including gender bias, pay equity, work/family and diversity issues. The reading group also covers best practices developed to eliminate those barriers. Familiarity with the topic will be gained through book chapters, law review articles and reports issued by leading professionals in the field.

Class Details

Meeting Days	Time	Location
Wednesday	10:30 - 11:20 am	TNH 3.125

Evaluation Method	Date	Time	Alpha Range	Room
None

Additional Information

Course Type

• Upperclass-only elective

Grading Method

Pass/Fail Mandatory

Textbooks

• Necessary Dreams: Ambition in Womens Changing Lives - Anna Fels
    edition: 2004
      (required)
• Women and Leadership - Deborah Rhode and Barbara Kellerman
    Josey-Bass , edition: 2007
      (required)
• Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People - Mahzarin R. Banaji & Anthony G. Greenwald
    edition: 2003
      (required)
• Sales Store materials
        (required)

Faculty