NJWLA Grants Program

On November 1, 2024, NJWLA issued a 2025 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, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

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NJWLA is proud to announce the 2024 Grant Recipients:

NJ LEEP, Inc.
Legal Diversity Young Women’s Pipeline Program

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2023 Grant Recipients:

NJ LEEP, Inc.
Legal Diversity Young Women’s Pipeline Program

YWCA of Northern New Jersey
YWCA’s pilot program aimed at providing wrap-around services for NJ women who are considering or seeking a divorce.

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2022 Grant Recipients:

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2019

NJ LEEP – Legal Diversity Young Women’s Pipeline Program

People’s Preparatory Charter School – Young Women’s Leadership and Advocacy Program

National Association of Women Judges – Color of Justice Program

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2018

NJ LEEP Inc. – Legal Diversity Young Women’s Pipeline Program

Alice Paul Institute – Exploring Law Careers in the Alice Paul Leadership Program

Rutgers Law School – Negotiations Workshops for Women Lawyers and Law Students

People’s Preparatory Charter School – Young Women’s Leadership and Advocacy Program

Seton Hall University School of Law Women’s Law Forum – Micro Aggressions Workshop

Rutgers Center for Gender, Sexuality, Law and Policy – Legal Initiative’s Women’s Mentorship Program

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2017

NJ LEEP – Legal Diversity Young Women’s Pipeline Program

People’s Preparatory Charter School – Young Women’s Leadership and Advocacy Program

National Association of Women Judges – Color of Justice Program

Ms JD  – National Women’s Law Students Organization Leadership Academy

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2016

NJ LEEP – Legal Diversity Young Women’s Pipeline Program

Alice Paul Institute – APLI College & Careers Program – Summer 2016

Partners for Women & Justice – Domestic Violence Pro Bono Legal Representation Program

Volunteer Lawyers For Justice – New Jersey Trafficking Victims Legal Assistance Program

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2015

NJ LEEP Inc. – Legal Diversity Young Women’s Pipeline Program

Alice Paul Institute – Spring 2015 Lead A Way Workshop Series

Partners for Women & Justice – Domestic Violence Pro Bono Legal Representation Program

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2014

NJ LEEP Inc. – Legal Diversity Young Women’s Pipeline Program

Alice Paul Institute – Spring 2014 Lead A Way Workshop Series

Partners for Women & Justice – Domestic Violence Pro Bono Legal Representation Program

National Association of Women Judges – Color of Justice Program

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2013

NJ LEEP Inc. – College Women’s Support Program and High School Girls Empowerment Retreat

Alice Paul Institute – Spring 2013 Lead A Way Workshop Series

National Association of Women Judges – Color of Justice Program The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Foundation