A look inside McMaster’s Women in Pre-law Society
McMaster's Women in Pre-Law society is a source of empowerment and community for women at McMaster aspiring to be lawyers
Five years ago, McMaster welcomed a new society onto its campus, which aims to to uplift and support women in the traditionally male-dominated field of law. The Women in Pre-Law Society fosters a community where women-identifying pre-law students can connect, grow and prepare for successful legal careers.
Savanna Card, the co-president of the Women in Pre-Lay Society, spoke about the mentorship and networking events they offer geared towards empowering women.
“We are a fairly new society, but we have gotten a lot of engagement and have grown immensely since the beginning,” said Card.
The society was created to make sure that women entering the field of law feel like they have a community to depend on.
“We want to address the issues that women face throughout their career development and equip them with the tools that they will need to excel in their careers,” said Card. The society creates a space for women to feel comfortable and confident in themselves, pushing back against gender inequality and helping young women towards their futures.
We want to address the issues that women face throughout their career development and equip them with the tools that they will need to excel in their careers.
Savanna Card, Co-president
McMaster Women in Pre-Law Society
"Historically, women have often struggled to find their place in the legal studies field. Nobody really talks about the suffering that women can go through in the legal field . . . The main reason we started it was because we saw how badly some of the girls at school were in need of some actual empowerment,” said Card.
Recently, the society introduced an ambassador program, which currently consists of 30 student ambassadors. that post and promote the society and its efforts.
“It is just another great way that we are able to make women feel included,” said Card.
One of the events held by the society is their annual Galantines panel event.
“Female lawyers come in and speak to the general members about what it is like being a woman in the legal field,” said Card.
All women-identifying students interested in pursuing law are welcome to the Women in Pre-Law Society. By getting involved you can branch out, meet new people and find your place in a community people who share a career goal. Interested and eligible students can sign up year round on the their Instagram page.
