Newbie Lawyer Village LV.8 @ Kaohsiung: Female Lawyers Closing Doors
Last edited: 2026-07-27
According to statistics from the Ministry of Examination, although the number of women passing the bar exam has not yet surpassed that of men (the 2013 statistics show a male-to-female ratio of 469:423), it continues to show an upward trend year by year, demonstrating that women's legal expertise is by no means inferior to men's.
However, sometimes a voice disturbs us during our legal careers: being a woman lawyer feels too aggressive, too "un-womanly," and people around us may feel frightened or anxious as a result. Furthermore, when a female lawyer becomes a member of a family, she not only has to juggle a busy career but is also expected to shoulder the "gender-expected housework" to be considered a competent woman. Consequently, female lawyers have become a group who feel uneasy simply because they "possess professional expertise."
Have you ever noticed that when legal-related news is broadcast on television, we rarely see female lawyers? Even looking at the lists of presidents, directors, and supervisors of the Taiwan Bar Association or Kaohsiung Bar Association, we can see that the proportion of female lawyers is disproportionately low, or even entirely absent. Is this phenomenon merely because we do not want to participate, or is it actually related to society's expected roles for women?
Have such gender-based confusions ever appeared in your legal career? Have social values ever left you breathless? As you constantly strive to pursue victories and justice for people, have you ever carefully planned for your own life?
Before playing the game, let's stop by the newbie village! We have invited professional female lawyers to share their valuable practical experiences and insights, hoping that novice lawyers can break free from gender frameworks and bravely pursue self-realization! Come and chat with us! Male lawyers are welcome to join as well~
- Time: Saturday, May 14, 13:30~16:30
- Venue: The Time Settlement (No. 22, Chonghua St., Zuoying Dist., Kaohsiung City)
- Eligibility: Novice lawyers and trainee lawyers (male lawyers may also attend)
- Schedule:
1:30~1:45 Opening and Self-Introductions (15min)
1:45~2:45 Sharing by Chairperson Shih Ping-hui (60min)
2:45~3:45 Sharing by Attorney Yeh Min-tsen (60min)
3:45~4:15 Q&A and Discussion (30min)
4:15~4:30 Participant Feedback Session (15min)
Speakers
Shih Ping-hui / Attorney-at-Law
Attorney Shih Ping-hui is a former chairperson of the Kaohsiung Bar Association. With over 20 years of rich legal practice, she possesses extensive experience in both criminal and civil cases, and is particularly seasoned in handling real estate, inheritance disputes, and drug defense cases. Passionate about public welfare, Chairperson Shih has paid close attention to various issues such as fundamental human rights, the protection of defendants' rights, housing rights, and food safety. As a successful female lawyer, Chairperson Shih's sharing in this event will bring a fresh perspective to the careers of newcomer female lawyers.
Yeh Min-tsen / Attorney-at-Law
Her appearance, personality, and age are all disguises; she is a charming lawyer who doesn't look like a legal professional. Her part-time job is serving as an adjunct lecturer at a university, mainly teaching Civil Law and Commercial Law, and occasionally acting as an all-purpose rescue handywoman who can teach anything. Her specialty is handling civil and family cases, although most of the time she acts more like a psychotherapist. She appears gentle, but when encountering legal issues or injustice, she will argue strongly on the merits, possessing a surprising contrast.
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