Good morning, and happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed the single beautiful weather day we got! We're getting soooooo close to the end of the semester and pretty weather. You've all got this!
TODAY!!! (lunch provided)
OutLaw's Final GBM of the year will be today Monday, April 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Room 204! Come celebrate the end of the semester with OutLaw! We'll be announcing the winners of the Mentorship Program Challenge and having lunch together!
Community Support Event on Thursday, 4/10 at 1:00pm in 209
In light of the presence of DHS on campus last Thursday, the Immigration Law & Policy Society (ILPS) is hosting a Community Support Event alongside PILS, SGA, LALSA, APALSA, MESALSA, Outlaw, FGP, & NLG. The event will be on Thursday, 4/10 at 1:00pm in Room 209 and lunch will be provided. We will have professors in attendance to share their thoughts and then have an open discussion with students and professors. Our goal is to create a safe space for students and faculty to come together, share how they’re feeling, and discuss how we can advocate for a safer campus for noncitizen students.
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!
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!
The Big Ten Law Schools Present Series
The Big 10 Law Schools will present a series of panel discussions which will be held on Wednesdays from March 26 to May 28. This coordinated series of virtual panel discussions will examine the rule of law in the United States in 2025 after an unprecedented series of executive orders, legal interpretations and administrative actions by the Trump administration over the last several months. Distinguished panelists will present a broad range of perspectives and nuanced views on the rule of law during a period of constitutional, legal, and governmental recalibration.
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 .
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: Wall Street by Boys Go To Jupiter
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!
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!
Thank you to our firm sponsors!
EVENT
OutLaw: Final General Body Meeting and Mentorship Program Celebration!
Come celebrate the end of the semester with OutLaw! We'll be announcing the winners of the Mentorship Program Challenge and having lunch together! If you need any accommodation to access this event, please e-mail outlaw@bu.edu.
