Some 254 women have joined the Azerbaijan Bar Association in recent years, said the association chairperson, Anar Baghirov, pointing out a three-fold increase in the number of female lawyers over the past 4 years.

Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Baghirov said that as many as 381 registered female lawyers are currently fulfilling their duties in Baku and the country’s districts, a correspondent of News.Az reports.

The association head expressed hope for a further increase in the number of female lawyers in years to come.

News.Az