Australian Women Lawyers

Australian Women Lawyers Ltd (AWL) is a justice and equity champion advancing women within the legal profession and beyond.

AWL was established in 1997 as the peak body for women lawyers in Australia. It is governed by a board of directors comprising representatives from each State and Territory women lawyers association. 

Members of WLA ACT are automatically members of AWL.

The objects of AWL are to:

  1. Achieve justice and equity for all women;

  2. Further understand and support for the legal rights of all women;

  3. Identify, highlight and eradicate discrimination against women inherent in the legal system and in the community generally;

  4. Advance equality for women in the legal profession;

  5. Create and enhance awareness of women's contribution to the practice and development of law; and

  6. Provide a professional and social network for women lawyers.

Every two years the AWL hosts a National Conference that attracts hundreds of delegates nationwide and is regarded as the peak conference for women lawyers, leaders and senior professionals across the Australian legal sector.  

For further information on AWL see their website, and keep your eye out on the WLA ACT Linkedin and Facebook page, where we aim to promote and share AWL’s news, events and information.