The University of Memphis School of Law Office of Diversity & Inclusion

OUTlaw and HLSA are hosting a 1-day SafeZone certification course at the law school on Friday, October 14, 2022, in room 127. This course will engage in activities and lectures that involve critical discussion of gender and sexuality issues & participate in tabletop discussions designed to create inclusion for all genders on campus and in the community.

To register for the event, sign up here: https://forms.gle/A8cEQgCjsaVxs2jJ6

For more information about the program: https://www.memphis.edu/safezone/allies/index.php
This is a special event hosted by the law school and is not listed on the UofM website. Please use the registration link above for the law school event.

To join OUTlaw at Memphis Law, join our GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/89066509/r7qo4dfF

Please contact Brittany Nelson if you have any questions at [email protected]

Donate your gently used professional clothing to future lawyers at our upcoming Counselor's Closet Clothing Drive cosponsored with the 👔👗.

Donate your gently used professional clothing to future lawyers at our upcoming Counselor's Closet Clothing Drive cosponsored with the Memphis Bar Association.

The Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association has invited all diverse 1L, 2L, and 3L students to apply for their annual Judge D'Army Bailey Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded in honor of D'Army Bailey, a pioneering Black Memphis attorney, judge, and a spearhead for the creation of the National Civil Rights Museum.

If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please visit the link below to access the Google form via the link. All applications are due no later than 1pm on September 30th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyAIw0c4-esrLmwkb5xPOS0Kq926AKTwtDylVM3W-xzqEdyw/viewform

This week!

The deadline for our summer PLUS program for UNDERGRADUATES interested in law school is next week!

Attention undergraduates interested in legal careers!

The application to Memphis Law's Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars Program closes March 31st!

The LSAC PLUS Program at Memphis Law School is designed for currently enrolled college freshmen and sophomores from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. The program will help students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the law school application process. Participants will have the opportunity to network with practicing lawyers, court representatives, current law students, and law school admission counselors.

Learn more about the LSAC's PLUS programs here:
https://www.lsac.org/discover-law/diversity-law-school/prelaw-undergraduate-scholars-plus-programs

Attention undergraduates interested in legal careers!

The application to Memphis Law's Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars Program closes March 31st!

The LSAC PLUS Program at Memphis Law School is designed for currently enrolled college freshmen and sophomores from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. The program will help students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the law school application process. Participants will have the opportunity to network with practicing lawyers, court representatives, current law students, and law school admission counselors.

Learn more about the LSAC's PLUS programs here:

https://www.lsac.org/discover-law/diversity-law-school/prelaw-undergraduate-scholars-plus-programs

Summer program for high school students interested in advocacy and legal careers. Deadline to apply is March 15th.

STAI is a free program, students receive a $250 stipend, and the opportunity to win additional awards and scholarships.

The program is in its 3rd year and will be fully virtual for Summer 2022.

Learn more about STAI and apply here:
https://www.memphis.edu/law/about/diversity_stai.php

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The DEADLINE to apply is March 15th 2022.

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