Northeastern If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice

If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice is a student-led organization at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, where law students unite around a shared commitment to reproductive justice and legal advocacy. This organization embodies the values of community-centered lawyering, recognizing that reproductive justice extends beyond individual choice to encompass systemic equity and access for all communities.

Founded on principles of solidarity and social justice, If/When/How brings together students who believe that legal education should serve marginalized communities and advance reproductive autonomy. The organization creates space for students to explore how law can be a tool for justice while building relationships with communities most impacted by reproductive inequities. Operating from Northeastern's Boston campus, the group connects academic legal training with real-world advocacy and community engagement.

Members of If/When/How understand that reproductive justice requires lawyers who are grounded in community needs and committed to dismantling systemic barriers to reproductive access and autonomy. The organization fosters a culture of learning, solidarity, and action among law students who want to use their legal education to serve reproductive justice movements. Through collaborative work and mutual support, students develop both their legal skills and their understanding of how to center community voices in legal advocacy.

Based in Boston, MA, If/When/How represents a growing movement of legal professionals who recognize that reproductive justice is inseparable from racial justice, economic justice, and human rights. The organization demonstrates that legal education can be a pathway to meaningful community engagement and transformative advocacy that advances reproductive freedom and dignity for all people.