The First Women in Justice of the Republic of Latvia (1918–1940)
The First Women in Justice of the Republic of Latvia (1918–1940)
Author(s): Sanita OsipovaSubject(s): Gender Studies, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, History of Law, Civil Law, Social history, Recent History (1900 till today), Sociology of Law
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: women rights; Justice in Latvia; judge; sworn notary; sworn advocate (sworn attorney)
Summary/Abstract: Until the founding of the Republic of Latvia, women were practically excluded from law studies and work in the justice system. The territory of Latvia was part of the Russian Empire and thus subject to the 1864 judicial reform and its laws, which required a law degree and experience to be eligible for working in the justice system and prohibited women from these positions. Following the founding of the Republic of Latvia in 1918 and, more specifically, the establishment of the University of Latvia which had a stronger focus on gender equality in 1919, Latvian women finally had the opportunity to earn the necessary degrees and pursue careers in the judiciary. However, to gain the required experience and be admitted to practice in the court, Bar association, or notaria, women initially needed someone to employ them. In this regard, specific well-known men with liberal worldviews played a significant role.
Journal: Právněhistorické studie
- Issue Year: 54/2024
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 41-51
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
