“Provided that barristers execute their commitments to the clients and to the administration of justice, they can work exactly how they like. This is one of the benefits and attractive features of working at the Bar.” - Victorian Bar CEO, Katherine Lorenz
Within the legal fraternity, the assumption of parental responsibilities can and does add a layer of complexity, not just to one’s schedule but also one’s very existence.
We observe, particularly for female barristers, managing the challenges of life at home and life in chambers in a meaningful, constructive fashion, can and presents many challenges.
Ms Lorenz submits that Bar associations across the nation recognise and have a role to play in supporting barristers to achieve personal and professional success. “As Bar associations, we meet, discuss, and share ideas about achieving and supporting the health, wellbeing and personal-professional life balance of our members. Of course, we could all do more. But I am confident that we are building an inclusive, healthy profession with excellent opportunities for all who wish to join.”
Appreciating that every female barrister's work life balance situation is different and unique, influenced by a combination of their life partner relationship, children, chambers and professional specialty, many women observing conversations on this topic would invariably roll their eyes at many of the obscure and contradicting opinions expressed within the profession.
Extensive observations and commentary quoting personal experiences highlights the many problems and challenges experienced by women practising in the law.
Unfortunately, very little seems to have been offered in the form of guidelines and practical solutions to address all of these challenges.
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