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The Spring 2025 Ms. JD Leadership Academy Intensive will take place on March 21-22, 2025 at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

The Intensive will feature impactful leadership workshops, inspiring panel discussions, and an empowering keynote conversation.  Hear attorneys, thought leaders, and professional development professionals speaking on their personal experiences of women in leadership positions and their advice on developing the professional skills required to become and support women in leadership. 

Whether you want to develop your authentic voice, enhance your negotiation skills, or learn tips for being the most effective leader possible, the Ms. JD Leadership Academy Intensive will provide the space, support, and resources for you to do so. Participation in the Leadership Academy Intensive will greatly enhance your national law school network, equip you with tools necessary for professional development, and will generally provide opportunities that would not have existed otherwise.

To apply for the March 2025 Leadership Academy Intensive, please fill out the form linked below by 11:59pm ET on February 9th

Apply to join us in March!

November 2024 Keynote Speaker

Judge Angel Kelley

U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts

Hon. Angel Kelley is a United States District Court Judge for the District of Massachusetts. President Biden appointed her to the federal bench in September 2021. Judge Kelley joined the federal judiciary after twelve years as a state court judge. While an Associate Justice of the Superior Court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, she served as the Regional Administrative Judge for Plymouth County. Judge Kelley also served as a member of the Committee on Judicial Ethics and as Chair of the Trial Court’s Public Outreach Committee. She led several initiatives to address racial inequities in the justice system to ensure greater access to and delivery of justice for all.

Meet our November 2024 Session Leaders

Katie Day Winchenbach

Program Director

Ms. JD

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Shweta Bhatt

Founder

Shweta Bhatt LLC

Trish Nowak

Director- Associate Practice Group

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Diane Darling

Speaker, Author, & Leadership Coach

Diane Darling, LLC

Lt Col Levicy Crawford

Officer Assignments Chief

Air Force JAG

Fadjanie Cadet

Director, Diversity & Inclusion

Forrester

Jennifer Gerarda Brown

Distinguished Scholar in Residence

NYU Law

Kathryn Martin

Managing Director

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Gloria Mak Ring

Counsel

Latham & Watkins

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors

Navy JAG

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a current law student.
  • Be a member of the Ms. JD Online Community (Join here).
  • Be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Selected participants will be responsible for all expenses related to travel and lodging.
  • Selected participants will be required to pay a $75 Program Tuition.

Why attend the Intensive?

DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

  • Attend impactful leadership workshops and inspiring panel discussions to learn new skills.
  • Accelerate your career in the legal profession and gain the leadership skills you need to make a difference.

CONNECT AND LEARN FROM OTHER WOMEN IN LAW

  • Interact with successful attorneys, thought leaders, and professional development experts.
  • Connect with other like-minded women in law school.

GAIN ACTIONABLE TOOLS TO STAND OUT AS A LEADER

  • Develop skills to inspire and empower others in the legal profession.
  • Generate a competitive edge in the legal profession by learning to lead effectively.

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You are part of the next generation of legal leaders...

We invite you to take this unique opportunity to develop the tools necessary to enhance your professional development, network with other law students from across the country, and become the leader YOU aspire to be.

Questions? We have answers!

What is the Ms. JD NWLSO Leadership Academy Intensive?

The Ms. JD NWLSO Leadership Academy Intensive is a two-day in-person program with interactive sessions focused on building leadership skills, inspirational keynote speakers, and networking opportunities with other attendees.

What is the cost of the Ms. JD NWLSO Leadership Academy Intensive?

There is a $75 tuition fee for accepted attendees. In addition, attendees will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. We strongly recommend you reach out to your law school for financial support for this program. 

How do I apply?

Fill out this application form! Please reach out to Ms. JD's NWLSO Director, Katie Day Winchenbach, at day@ms-jd.org, with any questions or issues.

What do I need to apply to the Intensive?

In addition to basic biographical information, applicants will be asked to upload a copy of their resume,

How are attendees selected?

The NWLSO team will review all applications and select attendees based on demonstrated commitment to leadership in your law school and community. Priority will be given to those who have attended a prior Ms. JD NWLSO Leadership Academy, but that is not a requirement to apply.  

When will I find out if I am accepted to attend the Ms. JD NWLSO Leadership Academy Intensive?

Accepted attendees will be notified at least one month in advance of the event. Please reach out to Ms. JD's Program Director, Katie Day Winchenbach, at day@ms-jd.org, with any questions or issues.