Movement Lawyering Lab: Law for Black Lives

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This integrated externship, comprised of a weekly seminar and field work, will immerse students in the theory, practice, and politics of movement lawyering. In the seminar, students learn the foundations and tactics of movement activism, and discover how lawyers work with social movements to build power and create change. In the field work portion, students are paired with lawyers and organizers from around the United States to produce legal analyses, policy papers, legislative reviews, rapid response documents, outreach materials, and more. Our work is led by community organizations and activists working in directly-impacted communities, with a special emphasis on racial and LGBTQ+ justice.