Introduction
The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession created the Grit and Growth Mindset Project “to educate women lawyers about the science behind grit and growth mindset – two important traits many successful women lawyers have in common.” Grit and growth mindset, in turn, help to build resilience and confidence. When combined with a sense of purpose, authenticity and community, these traits help to keep women in the profession – even while we work to address the larger systemic challenges that threaten to deplete the number of women practicing law.