The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York is an accredited New York State Continuing Legal Education (CLE) provider, offering timely, substantive programs focused on emerging LGBTQ+ jurisprudence, civil rights developments, and essential practice skills.
Throughout the year, LGBT Bar NY hosts comprehensive CLE courses for attorneys, judges, and members across all experience levels—including our signature LGBT Year in Review CLE. Our programs explore evolving constitutional questions, practice-specific perspectives, and current legal matters practitioners need to know.
We regularly collaborate with law firms, corporate legal departments, and public interest organizations to develop cutting-edge programming and welcome practitioners interested in sharing their expertise.
Our Financial Hardship Policy
The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York is committed to ensuring that Continuing Legal Education remains accessible to all members of the legal community. Full or partial tuition waivers are available for attorneys experiencing financial hardship under the following sliding scale:
- 100% Waiver Unemployed Attorneys
- 75% Off Income Under $50,000
- 50% Off Income $50,000 – $75,000
- Case-by-Case Public Interest & Non-Profit