Description:

The Transgender Gender-Variant & Intersex Pro Bono Project supports transgender and gender diverse people. We support individual clients by assisting them in filing for name and gender marker changes and informing them of their rights. We also conduct research and create informational and advocacy materials about legal issues impacting TGI people, such as anti-queer and trans bills and trans prison policies. Students will have flexibility about which projects they want to get involved with. This pro bono project is ideal for anyone passionate about trans advocacy, and it is also a great fit for students looking to gain exposure to a variety of skills, such as legal research and direct client services, that can be applied in other experiences and areas of interest.

Commitment Required of All New Members:

6-8 hours per quarter
Legal Research: Involves conducting research on laws and policies impacting trans people or creating informational resources such as know-your-rights guidebooks

~3-4 hours per research opportunity with opportunities for increased hours if desired
Direct Services: Involves filling out legal paperwork for either an individual client or for multiple clients at a workshop

~3-5 hours per workshop. For individual clients, scheduling will be flexible depending on your schedules.”

Open Membership Spots: 6

Adv. Degree Student Participation: Permitted

Winter Start: Permitted; Fall Start Preferred

Eligible for Meeting NYS Bar Pro Bono Requirement: Likely for direct services work; unclear with legal mail (confirmation with NY State Bar recommend).

Language Ability Preference: None; Spanish Valued

Project Leaders: Blessing Roland, Albert Lee, Sierra Maciorowski