BWLC Job Opportunities

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The Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center (BWLC) at NYU School of Law invites applications for the position of Program Associate to support the operations of and advance the mission of the BWLC. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented, and committed individual to join our highly collaborative team. 

Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center at NYU Law

The BWLC builds on NYU Law’s rich history at the forefront of advancing women in the legal profession. A premier leadership development and law school program, the BWLC develops, empowers, and inspires the next generation of leaders in the law through an array of programs. The BWLC is also a hub for thought leadership — incubating and championing ideas that foster equality in the workplace and an inclusive democracy through public events and curated discussions. The BWLC simultaneously serves as a movement strategy engine, working to catalyze meaningful systemic change – including as home to the nationally recognized think tank, The Marcy Syms Equality Initiative (MSEI), which advances sex-based equality under the law. 

Key Responsibilities

The Program Associate is an integral part of the BWLC team and contributes to all aspects of the Center’s programming, working directly with BWLC Executive Director Jennifer Weiss-Wolf; MSEI Director Ting Ting Cheng; BWLC Faculty Director and Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor Melissa Murray; BWLC Legal Fellow; and key supporters and stakeholders. 

Specific duties include:

Coordinate event preparation for 15-20 community/public events each year, including signature annual symposia

• Draft and design programs and promotional materials
• Provide support for attendees, including RSVP and list management
• Liaise with NYU Law entities, external partners (Bar Associations, advocacy organizations, academic institutions, NYU student groups and centers) and public venue partners and booksellers, as needed 
• Coordinate with speakers for collateral, travel and reimbursements
  • Among the high-profile speakers the BWLC has hosted include: public leaders (the Honorable Elena Kagan, the Honorable Rosalie Abella, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder); journalists (Jamelle Bouie, Irin Carmon); advocates (Sherrilyn Ifill, Reshma Saujani).   

Promote the BWLC’s institutional advancement efforts

• Support the BWLC Advisory Board (coordinate communications and outreach, as well as logistics and materials for two annual meetings, plus other event planning as necessary)
• Fundraising (provide support for BWLC leadership on donor and stakeholder relations)
• Coordinate and support BWLC leadership initiatives, including the Annual Leadership Summit, Executive Education and Law Firm Programming

Provide oversight and support for law school and student initiatives

• NYU Law Student Awards 
  • Manage nomination announcement and inquiries
  • Facilitate application review and selection process
• High School Summer Internship
  • Post opportunity, coordinate applications and selection
  • Manage assignments/communication/feedback and overall experience 
• Visiting Fellow-in-Residence Program
  • Post opportunity, coordinate applications 

Craft public communications

• Maintain and update BWLC and MSEI website and social media channels
• Draft, design, and send BWLC and MSEI newsletters, event updates, and fundraising appeals
• Edit and design annual summary, brochures, and other public-facing collateral 

Provide support for the general operations of the Center 

• Assist BWLC Executive Director with budget tracking, reimbursement, expense reports 
• Manage BWLC team calendar and weekly meetings
• Liaise across Law School administration – with AV/IT, Facilities, Communications, Student Affairs, and the Dean’s Office  
• Serve as creative thought partner about the overall work, mission, reputation of the BWLC and MSEI as these programs continue to grow in visibility and national presence

Ideal candidates will possess: 

• Bachelors’ degree plus at least one year of managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative with an exceptional attention to detail
• Commitment to leadership development, academic and legal professional life, and the public interest 
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, web design, and graphic design
• Comfort with or willingness to learn: web publishing and Mailchimp

Benefits and Terms of Employment

In compliance with New York City’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range is $50,000-$55,000 for the position. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYU offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and retirement contributions.  Information about benefits can be viewed here.  

To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional/academic references to womensleadership@nyu.edu with the subject line “BWLC Program Associate.” We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled with a start date of early August 2026. The Program Associate is expected to work in-person at NYU Law.

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The Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center (BWLC) at NYU School of Law invites applications for Visiting Fellows-in-Residence for the 2026-27 academic year. Ideal candidates are legal scholars with sabbatical funding who seek to undertake research and writing, organize events, and otherwise collaborate on projects focused on women’s rights and gender justice.

Visiting Fellows-in-Residence work directly with BWLC’s faculty director, executive director, staff, and students for the duration of a semester or full academic year. During that time, Visiting Fellows-in-Residence are provided with a shared on-campus office equipped with tech/support, as well as access to Law School events, communication networks/listservs, libraries, etc.

Applicants should submit the following materials via electronic mail to womensleadership@nyu.edu:

• current curriculum vitae
• writing sample
• brief description of work proposed to be undertaken while at the BWLC
• proposed time period of residency (i.e., one or two semesters)

About the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center: The BWLC builds on NYU Law’s rich history at the forefront of advancing women in the legal profession. The BWLC develops, empowers, and inspires the next generation of leaders in the law. We are a hub for thought leadership — incubating and championing ideas that foster equality in the workplace and society. And we are strategic leaders who work to catalyze meaningful systemic change, including as home to the ERA Project. Please visit our website to learn more.

The BWLC is led by Faculty Director Melissa Murray, NYU Law’s Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law, and Executive Director Jennifer Weiss-Wolf. Murray is a constitutional law scholar and expert in reproductive rights and justice; she is a co-host of Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny podcast and a legal analyst for MSNOW. Weiss-Wolf is an author, columnist, and policy strategist and advocate; she also leads partnerships and strategy at Ms. Magazine. The BWLC’s ERA Project is led by Ting Ting Cheng who develops rigorous research and expert guidance for advancing sex equality under the law; Cheng has litigated gender discrimination cases at Legal Momentum and served as Legal Director of the Women’s March on Washington. Please visit our leadership page to learn more about our full team, founders, and current and past Visiting Fellows-in-Residence.

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The Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center (BWLC) at NYU School of Law is accepting applications for summer internships from rising high school juniors and seniors. Under the direction of Faculty Director Melissa Murray, Executive Director Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, and ERA Project Director Ting Ting Cheng, the BWLC builds on NYU Law’s rich history at the forefront of advancing women in the legal profession. The BWLC develops, empowers, and inspires the next generation of leaders in the law. We are a hub for thought leadership — incubating and championing ideas that foster equality in the workplace and society. And we are strategic leaders who work to catalyze meaningful systemic change, including as home to the ERA Project.

The internship will run for the month of July with a time commitment of approximately 10-15 hours per week (some flexibility is permitted). The role is remote with opportunities to join occasional on-campus meetings and events.

Projects will include:
1.    Researching a gender equity/justice issue and drafting a 700-word op-ed (with an eye toward publication in Ms. Magazine).
2.    Working with BWLC staff to manage the Center’s web site and social media accounts. This will involve identifying articles to share, creating graphics and captions, and boosting followers on key accounts (X, Instagram, LinkedIn).
3.    Researching and proposing events that the BWLC might host in the 2026-2027 academic year. These could include a book talk, as well as proposals for panel discussions. You will have the opportunity to “pitch” these events to the BWLC leadership team. 
4.    Providing administrative and editing support for the BWLC staff.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until May 31, 2026. To apply, please submit the following materials to womensleadership@nyu.edu with the subject line “BWLC High School Internship Application.”
1.    Resume
2.    500-word personal essay explaining your current interests in gender equity and women’s rights, and how you would use this internship to further those interests
3.    Transcript
4.    1-2 letters of recommendation