Dedicated to the Advancement of Women in Law



☰ Menu

Watch for NJWLA’s 2020 Grants Application in October!

NJWLA will be accepting Grant Applications from nonprofit, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations 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. 

Stay tuned for news on the 2020 Grants Application!

  • 2024 ELECTION

  • 2024 Election Information & Volunteer Opportunities Courtesy of the League of Women Voters

  • Reproductive Rights Committee Newsletter

  • Click Here to read newsletter

  • NJWLA GRANT

  • 2025 NJWLA Grant Announcement

  • NJWLA Scholarship

  • NJWLA Announces its 2024 Scholarship Program

  • View the 2024 Scholarship Recipients

  • Mentoring Program

  • Learn more about NJWLA's Mentoring Program...

  • 2024 NJWLA Gala

  • View details about the 2024 NJWLA WILL Platinum Gala

  • View our 2024 WILL Platinum Gala Sponsors

  • FIND A LAWYER

  • CONTACT US

  • Colleen Skinner - Executive Director
    (973) 819-9488
    cskinner@njwla.org

  • ABOUT NJWLA

    Our Mission

    • Engage in statewide efforts to support and promote our members.
    • Endorse qualified female attorneys for appointments to the state and federal judiciary.
    • Foster leadership among our membership
    JOIN/RENEW

    Slider by webdesign