Diverse Women in Law (DWL) aims to empower and support Diverse Women through all stages of their legal studies and career.
DWL provides meaningful structural enablers and awareness-raising initiatives that proactively enlists industry stakeholder engagement.
As one of the first not-for-profits of its kind, DWL is on a path to creating tangible change within the legal profession so that it reflects the incredibly diverse Australian society.
Read more about our Mission here.
2023 Journal
DWL is proud to have launched a new Competitions program, with prizes available to support the purchasing of textbooks and payment for admission ceremonies for Diverse Women. We have also seen the resounding success of a new cohort completing our signature Court Observation and Barrister Shadowing Program. Read the highlights of our events below.
2024 Annual Report
Throughout 2024, we have continued to deliver and champion initiatives in support of our mission. Read our Annual Report which provides an overview of our activities, resources and progress for the year.
Want to get involved?
Our 2024 Membership Program is now open!
DWL relies on the efforts of members in working towards achieving structural change within the profession. In becoming a DWL member, you will have exclusive access to our events and initiatives and play an active role in furthering our mission.
Acknowledgement of Country
We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.
We support First Nations peoples’ Uluru Statement from the Heart and call on the Australian Parliament to make this a national priority.