Make it Work: Lessons from life in business. A collection of stories, released by Facebook, from women who mean business.
Facebook released a free e-book with inspiring, insightful and real stories from women who mean business. This e-book provides tips and practical advice to aspiring women entrepreneurs and CEOS. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, an aspiring CEO of the future, or still thinking about how you’ll make your mark on the world, this book will […]
Shonda Rhimes – My Year of Saying Yes to Everything
This morning, while having my cup of coffee and browsing through YouTube, I came across one of my favourite TED Talks ” My Year of Saying Yes to Everything” by Shonda Rhimes, who is the creator of Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder, and author of Year of Yes. I watched this […]
Is Woman Empowerment a Hoax and Are We Falling for It?
Noemi:There is talk of a “girl code” and there are clubs and societies dedicated to “sisterhood” but how do we identify and separate genuine woman empowerment to faux activism? About a year ago I was disappointed to read a series of tweets from a young woman I follow on various social media platforms, about how […]
Alternative Career Options Available to the Modern Lawyer
A few weeks ago one of my mentees asked me whether there were other options available to an LLB holder apart from becoming an attorney or an advocate. As we spoke about the various options, I realized that many law student are not aware of the alternative options available to an LLB holder. I myself […]
A male perspective: WOMEN ADVANCING IN THE BATTLEFIELD THAT IS THE LEGAL FIELD By Simbogile Siyali
Women make up a larger part of the human population but are relatively marginalized compared to their male counterparts. The topic on gender equality to some people, has become a rather boring topic and there is a perception (among those who are not directly affected) that this issue has been addressed, meaning that mechanisms have […]
Editor’s Letter
Welcome to For Women in Law, a platform dedicated to empowering women through courageous convos, legal tips, connecting and inspiring! A little bit about myself, I am Noemi Muya, a Congolese-born South Afrucan, devoted christian and eldest of three girls. I am Candidate Attorney, ferocious reader and lifetime fan of Sex and the City. I […]