On 6 February 2025, the European Women Lawyers Association Slovenia (EWLA) and the Law Students’ Association Pravna Panda organised an event "Career Challenges of Young Female Lawyers” at Center Rog, attracting over 50 participants. The event was opened by Prof. Dr Verica Trstenjak, who em- phasised the importance of mentorship, communication skills, and mutual support among female lawyers. The keynote speaker, Prof. Dr Vasilka Sancin, shared her career journey and highlighted the value of self-confidence and perseverance in achieving career goals. She noted that young female lawyers often limit themselves by doubting their qualifications, and stressed that fail- ure should not be viewed as the end of the road but rather as an opportunity to change direction. A significant part of the event was a lecture by Prof. Dr Bog- dana Herman on communication skills, where she addressed challenges such as stage fright and the need for precise and confident communication. She also warned about the deterioration of publ
Key words: women, jurists, EWLA, Panda, students, law school.