What is it really like being a woman lawyer in Australia?   Being a woman lawyer in Australia can be both rewarding and challenging. Women make up a significant portion of the legal profession, but still face certain barriers and obstacles. Here are some of the challenges that women lawyers in Australia encounter:  Work-Life Balance  Like many professions, the legal industry can demand long hours and high levels of stress, which can make it difficult for women lawyers to combine work and personal lives. Women may face additional challenges if they are also responsible for caring for children or elderly family members. Whilst more and more workplaces are adopting flexible working arrangements and parental leave, especially after COVID, it is still an ongoing challenge.  Networking  Networking is a crucial part of building a successful legal career, but it can be challenging for women who may not have the same opportunities to network as their male colleagues. Traditionally, many networking events in the legal industry are in golf courses and bars, with talk of football, or male dominated sports. It’s easy to feel excluded and uncomfortable in these settings, and why a woman can struggle to build the same professional relationships and