Women, Leadership & Equality

Restore, Protect, and Advance Women's Equality Through Law

The Women, Leadership & Equality Program at Maryland Carey Law provides an opportunity for students to engage in critical thinking about cutting-edge issues around advancing women's equality. It seeks to produce lawyers who are well-equipped to restore, protect, and advance women's equality in the legal profession and society through law.

  • A research and theory seminar focusing on constitutional theory and doctrine and on the empirical studies around women's equality.
  • An applied workshop in personal negotiation, communication, strategic career planning, organizational behavior and dynamics, and intersectionality and allyship.
  • An optional externship/practicum offering students the opportunity to work with state, local and national organizations dedicated to serving women in need and shaping policy.
  • Spotlight

    Rose Zetzer Fellowship

    This program is for students who demonstrate a strong intellectual interest in and commitment to advancing women's equality. The application for Fall 2027 is due by March 27, 2027.

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    25 Years of Progress

      Impact Report

      Since 2002, the Women, Leadership & Equality Program has prepared 228 Rose Zetzer Fellows, published scholarship downloaded more than 50,000 times worldwide, and built a $1 million endowment. A new impact report reflects on 25 years and the road ahead.

      Read the Impact Report
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      If you have any questions about the program or our scholarship, please contact Managing Director Lisa Mebane