From: OutLaw
Date: September 16, 2024
Subject: Happy Monday, OutLaw!


Hi, everyone!

The second week of classes is successfully over! Congrats to everyone for making it through the week and being your incredible selves. Please make sure you are taking time to care for your mental and emotional wellbeing on top of all these readings. As we dive deeper into the semester, I know many of us are feeling the pressure of classes, assignments, and maybe even a bit of burnout. Remember, it’s okay to take a step back when you need to. Whether it's a quick coffee break, a chat with a friend, or just finding a quiet moment to breathe–self-care is so, so important.

Calling all 1Ls! Are your interested in being matched with a 2L or 3L for one-on-one mentorship? Fill out this form by 09/27 for a lot of useful advice and fun out in the city!

2Ls and 3Ls! Are you interested in mentoring a 1L? Please fill out this form by 09/27 to be matched!

OutLaw OUTline Bank Request! OutLaw is in the process of updating our OUTline bank for all of the new 1Ls!! Please fill out this form to add your outlines from previous doctrinal courses. Outlines from 2L and 3L courses are also encouraged!

Remember, there is always a place for you here at OutLaw, so feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns (or even any good vegan baking recipes!). Here at OutLaw, we’re more than just a student organization; we’re a community. That is why this week, we want to give a special shoutout to Boston’s first lesbian bar in quite some time, the recently opened Dani’s Queer Bar!! Creating a safe space for queer folks to gather and connect is so critical to our mission, so be sure to show your support. Also, keep an eye out for an OutLaw Bar Review coming soon! Over the next couple of weeks, we have some exciting events and updates lined up that we hope will provide a space for you to connect, unwind, and feel seen.

Now, let’s jump into what's coming up this week!

Upcoming Events


Fun Events in the City! 


With care,

Your OutLaw E-board

 

OutLaw

Boston University School of Law

Jam Hammond, Co-President

Morgan McMillan, Co-President

Emma Ferdinandi, Vice President

Max Gildred, Treasurer

Chloe Buck, Secretary

Audrey Chu, Advocacy Chair

Alexis Luckett, Outreach Chair

Caroline Crawford, Networking Chair

Song Recommendation of the Week: Cherry Pit by Luna Li! Sidenote: Luna Li is performing at the Red Room @ Cafe 939 this Saturday!! (message Chloe if you want to tag along!)

Have you joined the OutLaw GroupMe yet? If not, follow this link for exciting updates and important reminders about our events!

New Student Org Alert! BU Housing, Organizing, Movement, and Empowerment (HOME) is open to all students interested in housing justice! Housing insecurity is particularly prevalent among queer individuals, and OutLaw is proud to support the community by facilitating housing justice efforts. Through participation in the meetings, rallies, and legal education efforts of local grassroots organizations, members of HOME have the opportunity to learn from the efforts of community organizers and assist them in any way that they can. If you're interested in learning more and becoming involved in HOME please join their GroupMe here or join their First GBM on September 19 in room 419 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm!

Reminder: Law students get free membership to the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association! Check them out further here!

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!