The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s LEAD Academy

Training LGBTQ+ and ally law students on Legal Equality And Diversity

The National LGBTQ+ Bar’s LEAD Academy is designed to provide LGBTQ+ and ally law students with career skills and the tools they need to create change in and through the legal profession. Ready to strengthen your career development skills, expand your professional network, and learn how to effectively advocate for the LGBTQ+ community no matter where your legal career takes you? This full-day, in-person program empowers law students with essential career and advocacy tools in a welcoming, affirming environment. Learn from an all–LGBTQ+ and ally faculty, connect with fellow students, and build meaningful relationships with the broader LGBTQ+ and ally legal community.

The National LGBTQ+ Bar’s LEAD Academy occurs in-person at different law schools across the country. Check back soon for more information on the next LEAD Academy, likely in Fall 2026.