This website is for law student members of the National LGBTQ+ Bar, but we rely on the honor system. If you find the resources here helpful, or are a first time visitor, please become a member of the Bar here. Thank you, and happy learning!
Welcome to the National LGBTQ+ Bar’s Backpack to Briefcase!
Backpack to Briefcase (B2B) is a program of the National LGBTQ+ Bar designed specifically to support and empower LGBTQ+ and ally law students as they navigate law school and enter the legal profession. Explore content touching on a number of topics, including Law School Skills, Health & Wellness, LGBTQ+ Legal Knowledge, Career Planning, and more! We will continuously update and add items, so check back regularly to see what’s new. If there is a particular resource or topic that would be helpful to you, please let us know at info@lgbtqbar.org. Law school is challenging, but never forget that you have a community behind you at the National LGBTQ+ Bar.
What resources or support are you looking for today?
Check out the available categories of resources below, and select which one is right for you.
What else can the National LGBTQ+ Bar do for you?
If you are curious whether your school has a student group affiliate of the National LGBTQ+ Bar, or if you are looking to connect with other law student groups, you can use our Law Student Group Affiliate Directory. If you are part of a LGBTQ+ student group not listed here, you are also welcome to join our affiliate program. The link to join is included on the directory page, but you can also reach out to programs@lgbtqbar.org directly for more information.
If you are looking for state or regional support and advice, you are welcome to reach out to our Bar Association/Section Affiliates, which are listed in a directory here.
The National LGBTQ+ Bar hosts Office Hours with Advocacy Counsel, Mari Nemec, from 2-4pm Eastern on the last Friday of each month. You’re welcome to drop in and chat about these concerns, or anything else law school and law profession related. Here is the Zoom link, and here is a link to a calendar invite.
You are welcome to reach out to the Law Student Congress (lsc@lgbtqbar.org) for advice, assistance, or to let us know what you are experiencing on campus.
The National LGBTQ+ Bar hosts LEAD Academy, which is a day program designed specifically for LGBTQ+ and ally law students. Learn more here.
Each year, the National LGBTQ+ Bar hold our annual Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair, which is a fantastic opportunity for law students to network, learn, and find jobs. Learn more here.
JOIN THE NATIONAL LGBTQ+ BAR TODAY
Why join the National LGBTQ+ Bar? Law student members of the National LGBTQ+ Bar receive a number of perks, including FREE registration for the National LGBTQ+ Bar’s annual Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair, FREE registration for all LEAD Academy dates, member-only emails with opportunities, news, and resources, and more. If you’d like to learn more about how membership can boost your law career, email info@lgbtqbar.org.
Members of Law Student Group Affiliates may join the National LGBTQ+ Bar or renew their membership dues at 50% off the standard dues rate. Please contact your affiliate for the discount code and then reach out to us at info@lgbtqbar.org to receive the special affiliate membership form. If your affiliate does not know the code, reach out to use directly.