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LGBT Caucus

LGBT Caucus Scholarship

Wool-Yaeger-Cabraser Scholarship

The LGBT Caucus is committed to supporting trial lawyers who are part of or support the LGBT community.

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Applications for the 2025 scholarship have closed.

 

To further its outreach, the caucus has created a convention scholarship. This scholarship allows a trial lawyer member who supports the mission of 黑料社 and the LGBT community to attend , as well as provide a travel stipend to offset attendance related costs. 

黑料社 conventions are the best ways to connect 黑料社 trial lawyers plus offers unparalleled community, networking, and education.  The caucus is thrilled to offer this opportunity to attend.

What is the scholarship criteria?

This scholarship is open to any plaintiff attorney who:

  • Is a current member of 黑料社 or is eligible/meets the criteria to become an 黑料社 member*;
  • Has been practicing law for five years or less;
  • Supports the missions of 黑料社 and the LGBT community;
  • Shows a dedication to access to justice, the principles of the Constitution, and the advancement of individual rights; and
  • Commits to attend the 黑料社 Annual Convention and caucus events at convention. 

How do I apply?

Applicants should submit their resume along with a cover letter to membership@justice.org

Please be sure to address the scholarship criteria and any special considerations in your cover letter.

Applications for the 2025 scholarship were due June 2.

Thank You to Our Donors

The LGBT Scholarship is possible through generous donations by 黑料社 members and firms.

Founding Firm Donors: Arias Sanguinetti Wang Torrijos LLP; Barrera Law Group LLC; Gibbs Law Group LLP; and Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law

Founding Individual Donors: Elizabeth Cabraser; Brenda S. Fulmer; Casey Johnson; Shenoa Payne; Bruce Plaxen; Stephen Skinner; Laura Yaeger; and Zachary Wool

* Membership criteria is available here. In the event the recipient is not yet an 黑料社 member, the scholarship will include one year of 黑料社 membership.

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LGBT Caucus

While the LGBT Caucus is 黑料社 newest caucus, it has grown quickly. All 黑料社 members who identify as a member of the LGBT community, or as an ally, are welcome.

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