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Female approach to bring back humanity into the legal profession

While the South African law industry is still largely male-dominated, a small team of female lawyers in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice at CDH are using their unique female approach to bring a touch of humanity back into the legal profession. Tricia Erasmus, Senior Associate in our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice joined Channel Africa to discuss further.

23 Aug 2019 05:44 Minutes Podcast
Female approach to bring back humanity into the legal profession

Female approach to bring back humanity into the legal profession

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Female approach to bring back humanity into the legal profession

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While the South African law industry is still largely male-dominated, a small team of female lawyers in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice at CDH are using their unique female approach to bring a touch of humanity back into the legal profession. Tricia Erasmus, Senior Associate in our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice joined Channel Africa to discuss further. 

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