Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The article examines the challenges women face in law school, arguing that the hierarchical and male-dominated structure of legal education creates significant barriers for female students. It contends that women are disproportionately affected by the competitive and often hostile environment, which can lead to feelings of alienation, lower self-esteem, and a struggle to maintain their unique perspectives. The author advocates for systemic change in legal academia to create a more inclusive environment that values diversity and supports female success.
Disciplines
Labor and Employment Law | Law | Law and Gender | Legal Education
Recommended Citation
Autumn Mesa,
A Woman's Climb Up the Law School Ladder,
9
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
379
(2003).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol9/iss2/13