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NJWLA Grant

On December 28, 2023, NJWLA issued a 2024 Grant Announcement that it was accepting Grant Applications from nonprofit, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies were eligible to apply) for programs specific to the mission and purpose of NJWLA, i.e., programs that research, develop, and/or implement solutions strategies and initiatives to: 1) support and promote women lawyers to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community and corporate positions and the judiciary; 2) engage in statewide and/or nationwide efforts designed to retain women in the legal profession, including through providing education; 3) remove barriers to women’s entry and advancement in the legal profession; 4) develop and promote women leaders, role models and mentors in the legal profession; 5) educate the legal profession and general public about gender equity concerns and issues related to the legal profession; 6) provide a voice for women, including in shaping legislation of importance to women; and 7) encourage women to attend law school. The Grant Cycle is January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.


NJWLA is proud to announce the following 2022 Grant Recipients:

Ms. JD – $2,000 – National Women’s Law Students Organization Leadership Academy

YWCA of Northern NJ – $10,000 – 4 Part Career Exposure & Mentorship Program – Middle School & High School – Legal Profession

NJ LEEP, INC.; – $12,000 – Legal Diversity Young Women’s Pipeline Program

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN JUDGES – $1,000 – Annual Color of Justice Program  

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