Saturday, March 14, 2026

The Williams Institute hosts the nation’s premier moot court competition dedicated exclusively to sexual orientation and gender identity law. We are excited to invite attorneys and judges to preside over our 20th annual competition on March 14, 2026, at UCLA School of Law.

Competitors prepare an appellate brief on a current legal issue and argue the case before a panel of judges. This year’s problem examines whether the federal government may lawfully ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.

California-barred attorneys may receive up to three hours of MCLE credit for participating.

UCLA School of Law is a State Bar of California-approved MCLE provider. This session has requested MCLE credit and is currently pending approval. 

Daniel H. Renberg Policy Fellow

We are looking for a law fellow to engage in cutting-edge and high-quality research and analysis related to sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. The fellow will conduct legal and multidisciplinary research on the discrimination facing LGBTQ people, LGBTQ health, LGBTQ families, and the criminal justice system, among other topics. The position will be for a two-year term and will be based in Los Angeles, California.

Deadline to apply: January 17, 2026

On January 15, 2026, law and policy scholars will discuss West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, two Supreme Court cases about trans girls and women in school sports. This session is approved for one hour of MCLE credit.

Join us in Los Angeles for our annual Jazz Brunch on February 8 from noon to 2 PM PT. Hosted by James Frost with co-host Peter J. Cooper, the afternoon will feature jazz music, delicious food, cocktails, and a celebration of rigorous research on LGBTQ law and policy.

The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is an academic research institute dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.