About Us
The purpose of this Association shall be to utilize the collective resources of the chapter members to:
- Articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Black Law Students;
- Foster and encourage professional competence;
- Focus upon the relationship of the Black Law Student and the Black Attorney to the American legal structure;
- Instill in the Black Attorney and Law Student a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the Black community;
- Influence the legal community to bring about meaningful change to meet the needs of the Black community;
- Adopt and implement a policy of economic independence;
- Encourage Black Law Students to pursue careers in the judiciary; and
- Do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.
Why Join BLSA?
As a member of NBLSA you are part of an established and esteemed organization that has numerous benefits!
- Unparalleled networking opportunities with other law students, NBLSA’s extensive Alum and practicing attorneys
- Subscriptions to and publishing opportunities with NBLSA’s newsletter “The Legal Pad"
- Leadership positions on the National and/or Regional Executive Boards
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Significant discounts with:
OTHER BENEFITS you are also entitled to participate in all Regional and National activities including:
- Regional Job Fairs
- Regional Academic Retreats
- Member‐only pricing for National and Regional Conventions
- Opportunities to participate in community service and international service
- Participation in the prestigious Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial, Frederick Douglass Moot Court, and
- International Negotiations Competitions
- NBLSA members are also eligible to apply for NBLSA Scholarships!
2010-2011 Officers and Committee Chairpersons
2010-2011 OFFICERS
President: Naomi Kemper nlk6510@gmail.com
Vice-President: Renee Thompson rethompson27@gmail.com
Treasurer: Sheena Gordon sgordon19@aol.com
Secretary: Tamarra Wood twood8@student.gsu.edu
Historian: Paetria Hampton phampton3@student.gsu.edu
Parliamentarian: Jahbari Boynes jahbari.boynes@gmail.com
2010-2011 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Academic Chair: Michelle Nwaogu mnwaogu1@student.gsu.edu
Community Service Chair: Brian Thomas brianthomas2012@gmail.com
Public Relations Chair: Jahbari Boynes jahbari.boynes@gmail.com
