2022 TRANS/NONBINARY LAW GRADUATES OF COLOR GRANT FUND [DEADLINE: TODAY APR. 1, 2022]
The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of a need-based grant available to graduating transgender and/or nonbinary law graduates of color. The purpose of this grant is not only to assist 2022 trans/nonbinary law graduates of color financially this upcoming summer, but also to ensure that they are fully welcomed and supported by the broader LGBTQ+ legal community as they move on to their post-graduation careers and networks. As you are aware, graduating law school, taking the Bar exam, and finding that first post-school legal job all in a short period of time can be daunting in and of itself. Our goal is to ease this burden for graduating transgender and/or nonbinary law graduates of color as they take their immediate post-law school steps to enter the workforce and become one of your successful alumni.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: 2022 U.S. law school graduate, trans and/or nonbinary, person of color, and either registered to take a U.S. Bar exam in the summer of 2022 and/or their first legal job does not start until September 1, 2022 or later.
Award: The 2022 Trans/Nonbinary Law Graduates of Color Grant Fund will award three unrestricted $1,000 grants, to help offset the costs associated with the period of time between graduation and taking the Bar Exam/employment. In addition, accepted grantees will also receive a 1-year free membership with the National LGBTQ+ Bar. (The Bar is also currently fundraising in the hope of offering additional grants beyond the initial three.)
Application: Available @ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://fiu.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6b815ecadc6261ad7f8dcf26f&id=086082b4f7&e=238830424c__;!!FjuHKAHQs5udqho!ZDmItepQd5W-90Sl8SNNeJOQ7jxs_7wLHmF_YyifqZqjvm0afFpUC5tcSk-NGHE$