About Us

The purpose of BLSA is to utilize the collective resources of the member chapters to: - articulate and promote the educational, professional, political, and social needs and goals of Black law students; - foster and encourage professional competence; - improve the relationship between Black law students, Black attorneys, and 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 by bringing about meaningful legal and political change that addresses the needs and concerns of the Black community; - adopt and implement policies of economic independence; - encourage Black law students to pursue careers in the judiciary; and - do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.