National LGBTQ Bar’s Law Student Congress

Are you interested in clerking, but don't know where to begin? Join ACS on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. ET for The Basics of Clerkship Applications, a virtual event on the nuts and bolts of clerkship applications for territorial, state and federal courts. The event will cover all the steps of the application process, including selecting courts and judges; cover letters; resumes; and recommendations. Anyone considering clerkships, including 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, or new lawyers in practice should attend. Opening remarks will be made by Judge Jia Cobb, United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Panelists include: Isabella Aguilar, Judicial Clerk, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Chuck Alcock, Staff Attorney, Legal Services of Alabama (former Judicial Clerk for The High Court of American Samoa) Alejandra Ávila, Of Counsel, Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick PLLC (former Judicial Clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas) Rashmi Borah, Associate, Latham & Watkins (former Judicial Clerk U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit) Jake Mazeitis, Judicial Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (former Judicial Clerk for the Colorado Supreme Court) Register using the link. https://lnkd.in/eX7_dNAF

As the academic year winds down, consider taking a break from outlining and studying to join us for a virtual escape room experience on Friday, April 12, at 4 pm ET/ 3 pm CT/ 1 pm PT! This event is FREE to attend, and space is limited! Please RSVP by Thursday, April 11, at your earliest convenience. RSVP via the QR code or https://lnkd.in/gW8Dj5wP.

Announcing the Tyron Garner Memorial Scholarship fund - a restricted fund created by the Black LGBTQ Legal Professionals’ Caucus (a joint endeavor of the National LGBTQ Bar and the National Bar Association’s LGBTQ Division). This scholarship honors the legacy of Tyron Garner, who was represented by Lambda Legal in the landmark 2003 U.S. Supreme Court case of Lawrence v. Texas, which struck down sodomy laws in all 13 states in which they still remained. Funds raised between December 1, 2023 and April 1, 2024 will support one or more Black LGBTQ law student(s) enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school with a $2500 one-time scholarship. The winner(s) will be selected by a committee of Caucus member lawyers. Donations to this fund are 100% tax-deductible and 100% of donations will be used for scholarship funding. Learn more and donate today: https://lnkd.in/eBUwyWmF Eligible law students may apply here by midnight April 1, 2024: https://lnkd.in/eKQjA5Z9

RSVP for Career Guidance Webinar Series with Jessie DaSilva! January 18, 23, and 31 As part of the National LGBTQ Bar’s law student members-only website, Backpack to Briefcase (B2B), we have developed a series of 1-hour webinars designed to help law students learn more about the practice of law in specific fields in addition to webinars on various employment and job-searching topics as you enter the legal profession.  *Please note, these webinars are exclusive offerings to current law student members of the National LGBTQ Bar Association. Jessie DaSilva is a funny, dynamic speaker and leading expert at helping people create their richest, most fulfilling lives. She recently spoke at the National LGBTQ Bar's 2023 Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair on "Network to Net Worth: Teaching the Most Crucial Career Skill." Learn more about Jessie here. Webinar #1 - How to Use LinkedIn in Your Job Hunt Thursday, January 18 at 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET Webinar #2 - How to Ace Any Interview Tuesday, January 23 at 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET Webinar #3 - How to Negotiate a Salary Wednesday, January 31 at 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET RSVP below for all three webinars: https://lnkd.in/eQ4Vjq_N

We are looking forward to meeting you in D.C. this year!

ICYMI The National LGBTQ Bar Association & Foundation is proud to hold our second annual Virtual Career Fair & Diversity Program for Small & Mid-Size Firms! This program is aimed towards smaller firms (fewer than 100 attorneys) and local nonprofits and government agencies from medium-sized markets throughout the country, as well as law students interested in working for these organizations! Students can register at https://lnkd.in/gx4SnmJF. Recruiters can email Seth Rosen for more information at [email protected]. Thanks to our early sponsors: Gish PLLC, Legal Services of Northern California, The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom, Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP #legalcareers #lgbtqcommunity #lawstudent

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 1L Representative, Bret Jacob! Bret (they/them) is a 1L Public Service Scholar at Boston College Law School. Before law school, they worked in the private sector and volunteered in community organizing. Their organizing experience sparked a passion for public service, eventually leading them to work in local government policy. Bret has worked on a wide range of issues centered on racial equity, including municipal fines and fees reform, reparations, and developing alternatives to traditional 9-1-1 responses. Bret currently lives in Boston with their partner and dog, is a cooking/baking fanatic, and is happy to play a pickup game of any kind.

Please join us on Nov. 8 (Wed.) at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET for a discussion of anti-LGBTQ laws nationwide and how the LGBTQ community should proceed! RSVP link: https://lnkd.in/dxrZ4k_V.

The National LGBTQ Bar's Law Student Congress is seeking a 1L Representative! Please apply by Sunday, October 22. The application will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Link to Application: https://lnkd.in/eRMV_22s.