Women Syarie Lawyers: Development, Prospects and Challengers A Case Study in Negeri Sembilan

• Main Author: Bahiyah Bt Ahmad
• Format: Academic Projec
• Language: en_US
• Published: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia 2011
• Subjects: Women as lawyers > Negeri Sembilan; tes FSU 2006 .B345
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/5006

The purpose of this research is to study about the profession of Women Syarie Lawyers in regard to their development, prospects and challenges with the focus on the Women Syarie Lawyers in the state of Negeri Sembilan. Besides, it is also to know the perceptions of students with Syariah Law background toward Women Syarie Lawyers. Two representative samples of students from Islamic University College of Malaysia (IUCM) and International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) with Syariah Law background have been chosen in order to make a comparative study of their views. The developmental steps those have been taken by the authorities in enhance the profession have also been observed. The methods of interviews, surveys, and library research are used. Hence, the findings from all the representative groups have shown the positive thinking and perception of Women Syarie Lawyers in this country. In fact, Women Syarie Lawyers have their own potentials and images that have contributed to the enhancement of the Syariah Legal Profession in Malaysia.