The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s LEAD Academy
Training LGBTQ+ and ally law students on Legal Equality And Diversity
Our next LEAD Academy will take place in a on January 31, 2026. Applications to attend are not yet open, but if you are a law student interested in attending or learning more, please fill out the interest form linked below. This LEAD Academy will be in-person and will consist of a full day of programming. Please contact Mari Nemec at mari@lgbtqbar.org with any questions.
- LGBTQ+ legal history and advocacy;
- Career skills and advice, including information on how to advance LGBTQ+ equality and diversity regardless of where you work as a legal professional;
- Health and wellness advice for LGBTQ+ folks in the legal profession and law school;
- Mentoring and networking with our diverse, experienced faculty of LGBTQ+ and ally legal professionals from a wide breadth of legal sectors and personal experiences.
This Academy is designed to get law students up to speed with the legal framework of the LGBTQ+ movement so you are prepared to be an advocate after leaving law school – no matter what type of law you practice or where you practice law. Build lasting connections with other students and with experienced legal professionals, gain the knowledge you need to make a difference, and prepare to lead the next generation of LGBTQ+ legal advocates!
The LEAD Academy is only open to current law students. It is free for law student members of the National LGBTQ+ Bar to attend. If you are not a member of the National LGBTQ+ Bar, you can become a member here. If you are member of one of our law student group affiliates (check here!), please contact Mari Nemec at mari@lgbtqbar.org to receive a 50% discount off membership.