Good morning, and happy Monday! I hope everyone is getting hyped for Barrister's Ball this weekend! Saturday's weather was beautiful, so I for one will officially be pretending it's spring (which, technically it is) from now on!
Transgender Day of Visibility: Come celebrate our trans community at BU! We will be hosting drag bingo, holding a silent auction, and showcasing artwork by trans and nonbinary artists! Proceeds from this event will support youth programming at Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, particularly the annual Trans Youth Summit. Most artworks will be available for sale!
Join Outlaw and the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center next Monday, March 31, from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm. More information and tickets found here!
Opportunity to Attend the MA LGBTQ Bar Association's Annual Gala: BU Law is sponsoring the MA LGBTQ Bar Association's Annual Gala, so there are 5 FREE tickets for interested law students. The Gala will take place at the New England Aquarium from 7PM-10PM on Thursday, June 12. I went to the gala last year and it was super fun (and fancy!). Please email Amber Woods (amberfw@bu.edu) if you would like to attend!
BU Law Alumnae Impact Network Reception: You are invited to the kickoff reception for the BU Law Alumnae Impact Network, a new initiative honoring the women who have shaped and continue to shape the school’s rich 150+-year history. This network is dedicated to celebrating and empowering alumnae, students, faculty, and friends.
To mark the launch of this initiative, a kickoff reception will be held from 6-8 pm on March 26th in the Law Tower. The event will feature a dynamic conversation with distinguished alumnae who will share reflections on their journeys, lessons learned, and advice for the next generation of leaders.
How to Testify for Trans Rights: We want to share an important resource created by the Advocates for Trans Equality. It's a comprehensive guide to testifying for trans rights in front of school boards, city councils, state legislatures, and more. Click hereto view!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition has a few Name Change Clinics scheduled over the next couple months, and they need your help
Here are the dates, times, and locations of our upcoming clinics:
Sunday, March 30th (2:00pm - 4:00pm), Jones Library - 43 Amity St, Amherst, MA 01002
Tuesday, April 1st (4:00pm to 6:00pm), Berklee College of Music, Steve Heck Room - 1140 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215
Wednesday, April 2nd (4:00pm to 6:00pm), BU School of Law - 765 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Thursday, April 3rd (12:00pm to 2:00pm), The Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement (MOLA) - Virtual via Zoom
Thursday, April 10th (6:00pm to 8:00pm)
Safe Homes - 4 Mann St, Worcester, MA 01602
This is a great opportunity for recently trained BU students who joined the legal volunteer network!
Please let Charly Robles (charly@masstpc.org) if you are able to attend!
Queer Activist Collective's Gender-Affirming Product Program (GAPP): Are you a TGNCI/non-cisgender or questioning BU student interested in receiving a free gender-affirming product such as a binder, packer, reusable menstrual underwear, femme shapewear, hair clippers, & more? You can request one through Q’s Gender-Affirming Product Program now until February 28, 2025! Please visit http://linktr.ee/QGAPP to learn more about the program & request a product!
Mentorship Program Reminder: Outlaw is still running its mentorship program competition! Mentor-mentee pairs can earn points by meeting up - The further away from the tower, the more points! Pics or it didn’t happen! Check in with the form. On April 7, 2025 we will have a big reveal and celebration for our winners! Entries must be in by April 6, 2025 at 5pm. The prizes are a choice of the following:
Amazon Purchase of up to $50 per participant (subject to SAO approval) OR
Reimbursement for a meal of up to $50 individually or $100 together (not including alcohol)
Good luck!!
We can’t wait to see you at these events and more throughout the semester. Keep an eye on these emails for updates on events, resources, and opportunities. Feel free to reach out anytime with any questions, concerns, or song recommendations .
Do you enjoy art and history and want to learn how they connect through social movement history? We will discuss real-world examples of how arts and culture have fueled social movement history to inspire how our movement moves forward.
This conference brings together scholars working at the intersections between the fields of trans studies, medieval studies, and early modern literary studies.
Sign up for an opportunity to refine your interview skills and get ready for the recruitment cycle. Mock interviews will take place over FloRecruit on a first-come, first-serve basis. Mock interviews are 20-minutes long including time for live attorney feedback. Mock interview slots are available from Thursday, March 20th through Wednesday, April 2nd from 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET to 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm ET
Song Recommendation of the Week: How Bad Do U Want Me by Lady Gaga
Have you joined our GroupMe? If not, follow this link for exciting updates and important reminders about our events!
Did you know? OutLaw has a sub-chapter for POC students, which recognizes the importance of intersecting identities and provides additional support. For further information, join the LGBTQ+ POC GroupMe here!
QueerLaw GroupMe: There is a GroupMe for Boston LGBTQ+ law students, so join here if you want to stay in the loop about events!
TransLaw Discord: There is a discord for trans law students, so join here for community and fun!
Looking to meet more LGBTQIA+ law students? The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Law Student Congress is hosting this upcoming event:
EXCITING COURSE BEING OFFERED THIS FALL 2025:
Professor John Ward will be offering the course "The Courts and The LGBT Movement: A Critical Assessment" this coming fall. The course will be co-taught by Chris Attorney, a senior attorney at GLAD LAW. Chris is is part of the team of GLAD LAW lawyers who are resisting the current torrent of anti-queer legislation and executive orders, many of which are aimed with particular cruelty at LGBTQ kids. He is lead counsel in a sports participation case involving two transgender girls in New Hampshire and has recently amended the complaint in federal court to name several federal officials, including Donald Trump. This is an exciting course, and you can find the course description HERE!
Calling All 3Ls The Lessow Reproductive Health Law Fellowship is a new program dedicated to helping a graduating third-year J.D. student secure a year-long placement at a nonprofit organization or government agency engaged in impactful advocacy to promote women’s and pregnant persons’ reproductive rights. The overarching goal of the fellowship is to help launch careers dedicated to advancing women’s and pregnant person’s reproductive rights and justice in the broader field of reproductive health.
The fellowship provides $65,000 plus benefits (insurance, etc.) plus up to $14,720 that can be used for various expenses, including moving, bar prep, educational loans etc.
If students are interested, but need some help identifying possible host organizations, please reach out to Linda McClain, lmcclain@bu.edu, Nicole Huberfeld, nlh@bu.edu, or Aziza Ahmed, azahmed@bu.edu
This is a a wonderful opportunity for someone who hopes to work in reproductive health/justice/rights either as a career or through pro bono efforts!
The application deadline is March 31. More information can be found here!
The Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation (SCWLF) Scholarship application deadline is March 31st.
Law school graduates often encounter financial challenges while studying for the Bar, including the costs of prep courses and living expenses, particularly for those entering public service. Our goal is to support women of color in public service and to promote diversity, inclusion, and positive change within the justice system and our communities.
This scholarship supports Black female law students by providing $5,000 to assist with Bar exam expenses. Additionally, recipients receive another $5,000 after completing one year of service as a prosecutor.
Are You Receiving Enough Emotional and Mental Support?
Check out this spreadsheet for a list of queer / trans / poly / kink / SW - friendly therapists in the greater Boston area. You can also get in contact with BU Behavioral Medicine for more mental health resources. Did you know? They have a number of support groups, including an LGBTQ+ support group. Check them out here! For more information on the bar exam mental health character and fitness questions in other states, check out the ABA guidelines here. Remember, mental health support makes you a better advocate for your clients, as well as yourself.
Reminder: Law students get free membership to the Massachusetts LGBTQ+ Bar Association! Check them out further here!
