From: Chloe Buck
Date: November 4, 2024
Subject: Happy Monday, OutLaw!


Hi, everyone!

Good morning and happy Monday! We hope you’re keeping warm and finding some time for self-care as we head into a big week. With Election Day on Tuesday, many of us might be feeling a mix of emotions—from stress to excitement to everything in between. Balancing school, life, and the election can be a lot to juggle, so don’t forget to take extra care of yourself. A quick walk, chatting with friends, or even just a few minutes of deep breathing can make a difference. And as always, OutLaw is here to bring some positivity and support to your week, with events that offer a break, a boost, and a space to connect!

Care Package Interest Form!
During the last week of fall classes, OutLaw will be handing out finals care packages! If you would be interested in receiving one, please fill out this form by this Thursday, November 7th at midnight. The form will only take about 2 seconds to fill out and is open to all grade levels. Let us know if you have any specific requests!

OutLine Bank Alert!
Thank you to everyone who contributed materials to the OutLaw outline bank! It can be accessed at any time here. Feel free to save a shortcut to your Google Drive for easy access. We will continue to accept outline submissions throughout the year through this form. Let us know if you have any questions!

Calling All 2Ls and 3Ls!
Latham & Watkins is generously sponsoring a moot court team from BU Law to participate in the 2025 UCLA School of Law’s Williams Institute Moot Court Competition, the first national moot court competition dedicated to issues regarding sexual orientation and gender identity law. Through Outlaw's collaboration with Latham, the sponsorship will cover team member’s trips to Los Angeles to participate in the competition. Special shout out to our Networking Chair, Caroline Crawford, for helping to build these community relationships that enable our members to engage in opportunities like this. The participating team members will need to commit to the following dates and deadlines:
February 11, 2025 – Briefs due
March 15, 2025 – Preliminary, quarter-final, and semi-final rounds
April 11, 2025 – Final round of competition
The competition accepts teams of up to three students. To apply, students should fill out the form Saturday, November 16, at 5:00 pm.  Preference will be given to students who have participated in moot court competitions before and students in their final year of law school.

Office Hours This Week!
Mark your calendar for OutLaw office hours this Thursday, October 7th at 1:00 pm in Room 410! There will be tea, snacks, and insights on judicial internships and 1L diversity fellowships – perfect for anyone exploring next summer’s opportunities. It’s a casual setting, so feel free to drop by with questions or just to say hi and grab a snack!

Here are some more events in November to put on your radar! We know November is an incredibly busy month for all of us, so we want to flag some upcoming OutLaw events for you all to put on your calendars. On Monday, November 11th, join us for a lunch panel with Cooley from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in room 204. Speakers will share tips for interviewing, navigating the legal field, and understanding different types of law. Lunch from 

On Thursday, November 14th, join us for our Out and About Panel & Networking Reception in Barrister’s Hall. There will be catering! We will have a panel discussion from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm followed by a networking reception from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Our panelists will be Connie Browne (BU Law, Clinical Professor), Bethany Johnson (Proskauer, Associate), Vivian Etter (BU Law, Lecturer and Clinical Instructor), Court Diercks (South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Staff Attorney), and Michael Haley (GLAD, Staff Attorney). Attorneys from all career fields–from public interest to big law to academia and beyond–have RSVP'd to the networking reception, so be sure to stop by and meet some of your fellow queer attorneys. We strongly encourage all 1Ls to attend to help build their networking confidence in a low-pressure environment (if you have the capacity, of course).

Finally, our OutLaw Drag Show is on Saturday, November 23rd from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Club Cafe! This truly will be the event of the semester!! We have a great lineup of drag queens set to perform, and we can’t wait to see all of you there.

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

Upcoming Events


Fun Events in the Community! 

Give yourself some grace this week. If you need anyone to talk to, please reach out to any member of the board at any time.


With care,

Your OutLaw E-board

 

OutLaw

Boston University School of Law

Jam Hammond, Co-President

Morgan McMillan, Co-President

Emma Ferdinandi, Vice President

Chloe Buck, Secretary

Max Gildred, Treasurer

Audrey Chu, Advocacy Chair

Alexis Luckett, Outreach Chair

Caroline Crawford, Networking Chair

Song Recommendation of the Week: Sticky (feat. GloRilla, Sexyy Red & Lil Wayne) by Tyler, The Creator

Have you joined the OutLaw GroupMe yet? 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!

Scholarship Opportunity! Per their flyer, “the Dukeminier Awards Student Writing Competition annually recognizes the best law review note written by a student in the field of sexual orientation and gender identity law. The first-place winner will receive the Jeffrey S. Haber Prize for Student Scholarship and an award of $1,000 and will be published within Volume 24 of the Dukeminier Awards Journal of School Orientation and Gender Identity Law.” All law students are eligible! You can view previous winners here. More information can be found in the attached flyer.

Take a Study Break to Help Out the Community!
The BU Immigrants Rights Clinic is working to help staff Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Clinics on November 8th and 15th from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Use this link to sign up to volunteer for one of the clinics! We will also be hosting a TPS Clinic Workshop in Room 209 from 1:00 - 2:00pm to provide more information about TPS and the application process, which is open to all students regardless of whether you can volunteer or not. RSVP here for the workshop and/or clinics! Please reach out to Ivana (wijedasa@bu.edu) or Danna (dplopez@bu.edu) with any questions or concerns.

Searching for a job? Maybe give these a look!

New Student Org Alert! 
BU Housing Organizing & Movement Empowerment Society (HOMES) 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 HOMES 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 or becoming involved in HOMES, join their GroupMe here!

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

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!

Fun Fact: the Massachusetts Bar Application includes zero questions about mental health or substance use. For more information on the bar exam mental health character and fitness questions in other states, check out the ABA guidelines here. Please do not let the practice of law stand in the way of your well-being. Improving mental and emotional wellness also does wonders for your critical thinking and memory skills (in addition to a lot of other great benefits)! Mental health support makes you a better advocate for your clients, as well as yourself.

Thank you to our firm sponsors!

https://view.ceros.com/goodwin-procter/associate-careers/p/1

OutLaw Office Hours: Judicial Internships and 1L Diversity Fellowships on Thursday, 07 November 2024 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

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OutLaw Office Hours: Judicial Internships & 1L Diversity Fellowships

clock Thursday, November 7, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Come to ask questions, get information, and get feedback on your ideas from 2Ls and 3Ls who had judicial internships or diversity fellowships! We will also have snacks!
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Cooley x OutLaw Lunch Panel on Monday, 11 November 2024 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

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Cooley x OutLaw Lunch Panel

clock Monday, November 11, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pinRoom 204, 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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Join OutLaw for a lunch panel with attorneys from Cooley! Food will be provided!
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Out and About Panel and Networking Reception on Thursday, 14 November 2024 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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Out and About Panel & Networking Reception

clock Thursday, November 14, 2024
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location pinBarrister's Hall, 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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This an opportunity for LGBTQ+ law students to meet LGBTQ+ attorneys working in fields of their interest. We will have a panel discussion followed by a networking cocktail reception. You can also register via the following google form: https://forms.gle/agA8jpbCBDJjWVX68.
REGISTER
OutLaw Drag Show on Saturday, 23 November 2024 At 6:00 PM. No image description provided

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OutLaw Drag Show

clock Saturday, November 23, 2024
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Location pinClub Cafe
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We will be hosting local drag performers to perform and inviting students from across BU and Boston-area law school communities!
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