NYLS OutLaws

Thank you to , , and everyone who came to our first ever DRAG BINGO event! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎

Join us for drag bingo this Thursday, April 25th from 5:30-7:30pm! There’ll be snacks, wine, prizes to be won and even performances by host ! You won’t want to miss it!

Join us during the lunchtime this Thursday, March 28th in Room W420 for an important panel discussion on the issue of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in New York City, as well as ongoing efforts to address these problems manifesting in our community. Lunch will be provided.

Co-sponsored by NYLS Center for New York City Law, Wilf Impact Center, , and

NYLS OutLaws Presents: Drag Bingo!

Join us on Wednesday, April 3rd for some gagworthy entertainment and bingo shouting as we play 10 rounds of bingo with a prize in each one! Admission is $5 and can be purchased either at the event or at one of the following presales:

Tuesday and Thursday, March 19th and 21st — Student Lounge
Tuesday and Thursday, March 26th and 28th — 5th Floor

Light snacks and refreshments will be served. See you all there!

THE ONE. THE ONLY. WE LOVE YOU ! 🎉🌈👑

Happy birthday to OutLaws’ Secretary, Karel Van Bourgondien! 🥳🎈🎉🎂

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our pop-up shop today! Happy Valentine’s Day! 💝💘💖

OutLaws is excited to announce that we are hosting our first ever Pop-Up Shop on Valentine’s Day (Wed., Feb. 14th). We’ll be on the 5th Floor selling flowers, candy, baked goods, and much more. Be sure to swing by to pick up a treat for yourself or a little gift for your loved ones, class crush, or even your bestie who you see every waking second.

If you’re interested in contributing to the sale by baking something, please sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpx5ZC9fVvvBVi2Ay_-jLJO8LVG9o_QknpirgQ5eBXoy0jUQ/viewform, so we know what to expect! 💘💝💕

Join us in celebrating the achievements of LGBTQ+ Black icons, untold stories that deserve recognition, and the courageous people who have impacted us all. 🏳️‍🌈🖤

From trailblazing activists to artists, scholars, and everyday heroes, this Black History Month we celebrate the vibrant intersection of Blackness and queerness and the many ways it has shaped our world. From Bayard Rustin, a prominent civil rights leader and an openly gay man who organized the historic March on Washington in 1963, to Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, transgender activists who played instrumental roles in the Stonewall Riots, there is a rich history to explore and celebrate.

Their contributions to the LGBTQ+ rights movement have paved the way for progress, reminding us that when we fight for equality for one, we advance it for all. ✨

Join us at our General Body Meeting on Tues, Feb 6, 1:00-1:50 PM in room W420! We‘ll be discussing our academic and social events, org goals, and more! The meeting is open to everyone, so come mingle and eat some free pizza, too! 👋🍕

Mark your calendars! OutLaws’ General Body Meeting for the Spring 2024 semester will be on Tues, Feb 6! Stay tuned for the time and location! 🌈🍕

Best of luck, legal superstars! 🌟 You’ve got this! 💪

is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the trans community. Let’s work together to advance advocacy and educate others on the issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Check out the AMAZING prizes for our Thanksgiving Dinner & Raffle event on Thursday! 🤩 RSVP now (link in bio!)

OutLaws will be having another raffle ticket pre-sale this Tues, Nov 14, 12-3 PM in the 5th dining area! 🎟️ Come get your raffle tickets early for our Thanksgiving dinner & charity event on Thurs, Nov 16, 5:30-8 PM! (Drag queen performances included! ✨)

Meet our OutLaws’ President for the 2023-24 academic year: Jason Miranda! 👏 ✨

Every year, OutLaws hosts a legendary Thanksgiving Dinner & Raffle, and this year is going to be better than ever! 🎉

⬇️DETAILS⬇️

Thursday, November 16th from 5:30pm-8pm in the 2nd Floor Events Center

In the spirit of chosen family, OutLaws is hosting a Thanksgiving-style dinner with drinks, drag performances, and the chance to win any of a series of wonderful prizes including a brand-new iPad, a VIP Burlesque experience, gift cards to nice restaurants, and so much more! All money raised from the event will go to the Arthur S. Leonard Leadership Fund which will help provide greater access to funding resources for both OutLaws and LGBTQ+ students who seek to attend the annual Lavender Law conference among other great endeavors!

The event is free to attend. Those who RSVP at https://linktr.ee/NYLSOutlaws will receive one free raffle ticket at the event. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased for $1 by following the instructions below:
1. Donate to the Fund at https://linktr.ee/NYLSOutlaws. All donations are tax-deductible (big perk).
2. Take a screenshot of the receipt or page showing the donation amount, your name, and the time (this gets cross-checked with an official list so don’t lie!).
3. Submit that screenshot, along with some basic information to the form on https://linktr.ee/NYLSOutlaws.

These instructions may also be found on the form. $1 = 1 raffle ticket. Pre-purchased raffle tickets will be available for pick-up prior to the start of the event. If you would like to purchase raffle tickets with cash, you may do so by emailing us at [email protected].

OutLaws will also be tabling on the 5th Floor on Thursday, November 9th during the lunch period to promote raffle ticket pre-sales and to answer any questions you might have! You can also find raffle ticket presale information on the flyers that will be posted around the student lounge area later this week.

❗️CALL FOR DONATIONS❗️

Do you have connections with local businesses (queer-owned or not) who might be willing to donate raffle prizes? Reach out to us and let us know! Last year we had members contribute many great prizes including a skydiving experience so don’t think you can’t participate here!

NYC LGBTQ+ Law Student Mixer at 🪩✨

Meet the newest addition to OutLaws’ 2023-24 E-Board: 1L Liaison Rhiannon Wright! They will help coordinate 1L schedules and maximize 1L participation at NYLS. Rhiannon is passionate about reform for legislation that affects LGBTQ+ rights across the country. Rhiannon also seeks to become a resource and support channel for trans law students! 🏳️‍⚧️🌈

REGISTER HERE: https://nyls.wufoo.com/forms/m1n7hsn31o630gt/

The OutLaws welcome reception was a huge success! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us. Stay tuned for our big group photo that we’ll be sharing soon! 📸🍷🍛

❗️UPCOMING EVENTS❗️

➡️Sept 18: Constitution Day in Room W520 from 12:50-1:50pm
◦ A panel discussion on LGBTQ+ rights and the constitution with two esteemed panelists who have both served on legal teams for landmark SCOTUS cases such as Obergefell and Bostock.
◦ Hosted by the Dean’s Office and sponsored by OutLaws and NYLS American Constitution Society (ACS).
◦ Lunch will be provided.

➡️October 12th: NYC LGBTQ+ Law Student Mixer, 6-8pm at Henrietta Hudson
◦ Hosted by the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York
◦ A great opportunity to meet other LGBTQ+ law students!

➡️October 31st: OutLaws Bake Sale, 12:30-4pm, 5th floor dining area
◦ Those who wish to donate a baked good for the sale should reach out to [email protected]!

Join us at our General Body Meeting on Tues, Sept 12 at 12:50 PM in room W420! We‘ll be discussing our academic and social events, org goals, mentorship program, and more! The meeting is open to everyone, so come mingle and eat some pizza, too! 👋🍕

NYLS OutLaws is excited to announce that we are offering a mentorship program for the 2023-24 school year! 1Ls, 2Ls, and 2LEs are eligible to be Mentees, and 2Ls, 3Ls, 3LEs, and 4LEs are encouraged to be Mentors. Please sign up before 09/15/23 at 11:59 PM here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeH4zmig5pj9NnFygrS_rlqtdJUqNQ47vT-qHLdhcFBp-k5JQ/viewform

For any questions, feel free to reach out to our Academic Chair, Nico, at [email protected]! 🌈

Welcome, future legal champions! We’re thrilled to kick off the Fall 2023 semester at . Whether you're a seasoned scholar or embarking on this rewarding adventure for the first time, know that you're part of a supportive community here! 🌈

Join us, and at Sheep’s Meadow in Central Park for a last hurrah before the school year starts! Bring snacks, blankets, and all the good vibes 😎

Good luck to all the incredible individuals taking the bar exam tomorrow! 💪📚 You've put in countless hours of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice to reach this milestone, and now it's time to showcase your legal prowess. Remember to stay calm, trust in your abilities, and let your brilliance shine through. You've got this! 🌟⚖️

Pride is for everyone. Happy from OutLaws! 🏳️‍🌈 🌈

It’s finals time! Study hard and don’t forget to take breaks! You got this 💪💪

Meet OutLaws’ 2023-24 Executive Board! 👋 We are looking forward to the upcoming semesters and are already planning both academic and social events. Stay tuned! 🫶