About Us

The Trans Law Student Association (TLSA) seeks to serve the trans community at UB Law by combating systems of genderism and transphobia. The group seeks to hold a space which addresses the specialized needs of trans and gender-nonconforming law students. The group is dedicated to serving the trans student population including, but not limited to, advocating for the unique needs of the population to administration, faculty, students, and the broader legal community. The group aims to assist the greater community in facilitating a legal space which embraces and encourages trans identities. It seeks to increase the enrollment of trans students while ensuring the success of trans students at UB Law and beyond; from the classroom to the bar exam and throughout their legal careers. This is accomplished through addressing trans-specific issues such as lack of representation, physical safety, gender-dysphoria, social transitioning, and mental health by addressing pedagogical issues and growing a network of trans-legal professionals.