Law for Black Lives is a Black-led, queer, abolition minded, multiracial, feminist and anti-capitalist movement. Made up of a network of nearly 6,000 radical lawyers and legal advocates, we are building a legal network that supports Black organizing and Black movements for liberation through community action.
Whether someone has been deeply involved in a movement for a long time or is just finding their way, there is a need and space for them here! We are committed to transforming the law and building the power of organizing to defend, protect and advance Black Liberation across the globe.
This October, L4BL will be thrilled to announce our new revamped membership model; so much so that we couldn’t wait to give you a sneak peak! This special preview details the thinking and intention behind our new model, an explanation of some of the latest changes and additions, and a brief glimpse of a few of the other things you can look forward to in the coming months!
We're also overjoyed to congratulate our Executive Director Christian Snow for being named Fall 2024 Northeastern School of Law Daynard Public Interest Law Fellow. Keep reading below for more info and details, and be sure you are signed up for our email list to get first dibs on all of our upcoming offerings!
COMING SOON!
This semester, 12 clinical law students, representing six law schools, participated in our Spring 2024 Movement Lawyering Clinical Cohort. Through the work in the cohort, their skills were used to advance the campaigns of four of our beloved movement partners. The cohort's reach extended from the Northeast to the Midwest and down to the South, showcasing the broad impact of our collective work. The students' work and research shared the common theme of"Ending Criminalization and Building Thriving Black Communities Our Way."