Menstrual Policies and the Bar

MP and the Bar’s mission is to remove menstruation-related barriers to entering the legal profession, including during the bar exam. More at:

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

Upset about #BloodyBarpocalypse? Consider asking the law examiners in your jurisdiction to adopt our #Menstruation and the #BarExam Model Policy and Operating Provisions. Click here to see it: https://t.co/s4G6l20Ngl & here to learn more about the work: https://t.co/nXUct4B0FA

[Marcy Karin @ProfessorMLK]

Thank you @carabayles @law360 for shedding additional light on needs related to menstruation and lactation during #barexams. Particularly appreciate that you shared so many lived experiences that demonstrate the breadth of issues as well as info about changes some #BOLEs...

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

#bloodybarpocalypse #menstruationmatters #MPandTheBar

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

"It is past time for the profession to remove gender and menstruation-related barriers—including at the bar exam..." @ProfMEJohnson1 (@ubaltlaw), @Ebcooper19 (@FordhamLawNYC), & @ProfessorMLK (@UDCLaw) in Bar Exam Policies On Menstruation Still Fall Short https://t.co/sIChgsmNCb

[Prof. Margaret E. Johnson Threads @margaretjohnson @ProfMEJohnson1]

@ProfessorMLK @schizesq @EmilyRMowry @TaylorOSoule @drizzy__dree @420AttyChicago @legallyypink @Ebcooper19 @MPandtheBar Yes, thank you all. Your stories have made a difference in that some BOLEs have created transparent menstruation policies.

[Marcy Karin @ProfessorMLK]

@schizesq @EmilyRMowry @TaylorOSoule @drizzy__dree @420AttyChicago @legallyypink Thank you all for sharing your #BloodyBarpocalypse experiences. They provide important context + make a difference in efforts to remove menstruation-related barriers to entering the legal profession. Here's to making more change together! @ProfMEJohnson1 @Ebcooper19 @MPandtheBar

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

RTing for #MHDay2022. #Lawtwitter let's work together to advance #MenstrualDignity related to the #barexam + remove menstruation-related barriers to entering our profession.

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

Upset about #BloodyBarpocalypse? Consider asking the law examiners in your jurisdiction to adopt our #Menstruation and the #BarExam Model Policy and Operating Provisions. Click here to see it: https://t.co/s4G6l20Ngl & here to learn more about the work: https://t.co/nXUct4B0FA

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

@MagMiller22 @aktrentalange Horrified to hear you were subjected to this indignity. #MPandtheBar is working to hold BOLEs accountable for unfair policies. Pls DM w/ your jurisdiction. We hope the rest of the #barexam was w/o incident! Click here to learn more about our advocacy work, https://t.co/oaBoPiWato

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

It’s time to raise the #bar and hold BOLEs accountable for outdated and unfair policies on #menstrualproducts. Take our survey about #menstruation and the #barexam: https://t.co/U2Y7gTH5FN

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

Reasonableness? Fairness? Equity? Transparency? Legal principles that don’t seem to apply to BOLE policies regarding menstruation. Help change that—include your #barexam period experience here: https://t.co/U2Y7gTpuhd

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

It shouldn’t be your body v. the bar. Menstruating examinees deserve to take the bar exam under safe and equitable conditions. Share your experience with #menstruation and the #barexam here: https://t.co/U2Y7gTH5FN

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

Menstruating should not #bar you from the legal field. BOLEs need to change outdated policies. Help us - let’s get bloody loud. Share your experience here: https://t.co/U2Y7gTH5FN

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

BOLEs need to address menstruation in policies for the #barexam. #Period. Share your experience here: https://t.co/U2Y7gTH5FN

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

What do we want? Policy change. When do we want it? NOW. Take #MPandtheBar’s survey and make your voice heard: https://t.co/U2Y7gTH5FN

[Prof. Margaret E. Johnson Threads @margaretjohnson @ProfMEJohnson1]

Thank you @KimKardashian for raising these issues with bar exam. In addition, test takers who menstruate cannot access products or bathrooms to care for their needs. @MPandtheBar #bloodybarpocalypse #menstrualjustice #MenstruationMatters @womenknowlaw

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

Bar exam? [✔️] Compassionate policies for menstruating examinees? [ X ]. Share your experience with #menstruation and the #barexam here: https://t.co/U2Y7gTH5FN

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

State bar policies are ignoring the needs of menstruating examinees. Did you take the February bar with your period? Share your experience here: https://t.co/U2Y7gTH5FN

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

The #FebruaryBarExam is over; our advocacy is not. Share your experience with menstruation and the bar exam with us: https://t.co/U2Y7gTH5FN #menstrualjustice #bloodybarpocalypse

[Prof. Margaret E. Johnson Threads @margaretjohnson @ProfMEJohnson1]

Thanks @ssrn for sharing our paper. We hope @NCBEX and state BOLEs will consider our model policy as a way to provide menstrual dignity for bar examinees. @Ebcooper19 @ProfessorMLK @MPandtheBar

[Menstrual Policies and the Bar @MPandtheBar]

We second the ABA's recent urging of bar exam reform for menstruators. Check out our new op-ed discussing the need to stop antiquated and discriminatory bar exam practices and our proposed model policy. @ProfessorMLK @Ebcooper19 @ProfMEJohnson1 @ABAesq https://t.co/bd3LXlUfwl