Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys.
Join us for our free Back to Law School Mixer, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 4 PM – 6 PM, to learn more about this community and meet Community leaders. Click here to learn more and register.
Initiatives include: Award Winning Student-led Podcast • Leadership Fellowship • Judicial Clerkship Bootcamp • Click here to hear about these opportunities and more!
Jumpstart your legal career by becoming a member and gain access to an array of member benefits including:
- Opportunities to participate in a student-led podcast, Leadership Fellowship, Judicial Clerkship Bootcamp, and an array of other substantive programming
- The chance to pitch ideas and contribute to the D.C. Bar's prestigious publications
- FREE remote access to your Communities' live programs
- With Law Student Community membership, choose multiple practice specialty Communities at no additional cost
- FREE professional headshot ideal for your social media profile
Need assistance with managing your wellness under the pressures of law school? Contact the D.C. Bar Lawyers Assistance Program for services available to D.C. Bar members and law students.
Membership Year is July 1 - June 30
Testimonials
My experience with the Law Student Community is a testament to the DC Bar's ongoing commitment to training, mentoring, and connecting the future generation of lawyers. Engaging in the Law Student Community is not only insightful, but is also personally rewarding. While I learned a lot from the talented and experienced lawyers and staff at the DC BAR, I also gained great working skills and built long-lasting relationships through the Karen Hastie Williams Fellowship and the Writers in Residency Program.
- Tynekia Garrett, 2022-23 Karen Hastie Williams Fellow and 2023-24 Writer in Residence
The resources made available were outstanding. As a member of the law student community, I found the array of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and seminars particularly encouraging. These resources provided a glimpse into the professional development opportunities I can look forward to as a member of the bar. The combination of in-person and virtual events was especially beneficial, offering flexibility and a diverse range of learning experiences.
– Alexandria Richards, 2023-24 Labor and Employment Law Community Fellow
It was a privilege to host the DC Bar podcast "Lets Brief It." I used this incredible opportunity to host guest speakers who shared their perspectives on the most hard pressing and socially relevant topics of our time. From a victims' rights attorney based in D.C to a survivor of sexual harassment and courageous lawyer challenging the legal system in Uganda, data protection and the development of international criminal law from a U.S based professor, our guests were engaging and brilliant and the topics were diverse and thoughtfully researched.
- Furaha Joy Sekai Saungweme, 2023-24 Host of the “Let’s Brief It” Podcast
Applying to be a law student fellow at the D.C. Bar was one of the best decisions I made in 1L. I gained a perspective on the legal community in D.C. that law students are rarely privy to. Through the D.C. Bar and the Communities Committee, I also made invaluable connections that helped me build my legal network. I would recommend the fellowship to any law student looking for exciting and meaningful opportunities during law school!
- Kiera Yu, 2023-24 Karen Hastie Williams Fellow
The podcast was a fantastic opportunity for me to get my finger on the pulse of the D.C. legal community. I co-hosted the podcast for two years, and had the opportunity to speak with attorneys who are actively contributing to and reforming the legal profession. The podcast has also been an integral part of my resume; it's a topic of discussion in almost every job interview, and has helped me to stand out amongst a pool of applicants. I attribute much of my success as a law student to the D.C. Bar Student Community and its podcast. 10/10 would recommend it to any law student.
- Andrew Nettels, 2022-24 Host of the “Let’s Brief It” Podcast
Leadership Fellowship
Gain practical leadership skills, experience, and professional development as a member of the Leadership Fellowship.
Judicial Clerkship Bootcamp
A curated program designed to expose law students to clerking as a career option.
Writers in Residence
Collaborate with the D.C. Bar’s editorial team on various content production projects.
* Registration must be completed during early bird period. Excludes Premium events, where registration fees apply.
