If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice at CUNY

If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice is a student organization at the City University of New York School of Law, located in Long Island City, NY. This organization brings together law students committed to advancing reproductive justice through legal advocacy, education, and community engagement. As part of CUNY Law—the nation's leading public interest law school—the organization operates within an institution founded in 1983 to make legal education accessible and to train outstanding attorneys dedicated to using law as a tool for social good.

The organization leverages CUNY Law's distinctive approach to experiential learning and client-facing lawyering to address reproductive justice issues affecting diverse communities. Members engage in movement-led legal work that not only supports clients but also attacks the root causes of systemic injustices related to reproductive rights and autonomy. Operating from Long Island City, Queens—a borough known for incredible diversity and community activism—the organization connects with one of New York City's most vibrant and engaged populations.

If/When/How embodies CUNY Law's commitment to diversity of experience, background, and perspective as generators of valuable legal learning. The organization provides students with opportunities to develop and implement strategies that advance reproductive justice while building networks with advocates, practitioners, and community leaders. Through collaborative work and sustained engagement, members contribute to transforming what justice looks like in reproductive rights advocacy. The organization operates within CUNY Law's broader ecosystem of clinical programs, centers, and initiatives dedicated to addressing overlapping and intersecting injustices.