Arabella Mansfield

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Arabella Mansfield

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Why Is Arabella Mansfield Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Arabella Mansfield , born Belle Aurelia Babb, became the first female lawyer in the United States in 1869, admitted to the Iowa bar; she made her career as a college educator and administrator. Despite an Iowa state law restricting the bar exam to males, Mansfield had taken it and earned high scores. Shortly after her court challenge, Iowa amended its licensing statute and became the first state to accept women and minorities into its bar.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Arabella Mansfield?

Arabella Mansfield is affiliated with the following schools:

• DePauw University
• Iowa Wesleyan University