Synopsis:

Fighting to eradicate corruption from their country's patriarchal legal system, Sisters in Law follows the women endeavouring to make an impact in the courtroom. With the number of reported cases of assault, domestic violence and statutory rape on the rise, this film explores the changing role of women in Cameroon's legal system. Beatrice is a judge in the Court of First Instance in Kumba where she is often confronted with cases highlighting the need for more female legal representation. Juliana is a Court Registrar struggling to become a judge in the local Customary Court.