Law School Outreach & Assistance

One priority for the Trust has been its efforts to provide useful information for law school administrators, faculty and students concerning the topic of alcohol and substance abuse in the legal profession. 

Its innovative "Course in a Box" is a core curriculum suitable for use in a professional responsibility class, including readings and video components.  A similar "Orientation Kit in a Box" is underway.

The law school conference held in New York City gathered administrators, faculty and bar leaders to discuss how best to address the topic was well received.  Remarks and streaming video of presentations are available.

The LAT and the New York State and New York City Lawyer Assistance Programs have worked to create a "Student LAP Representative" program on each law school campus.  The students are volunteers, often in recovery, who serve as a point of contact for law students with alcohol or substance abuse issues, providing information on LAP services available.  The LAPs hold training sessions from time to time for the students.