Black Law Students Association

Word From The President:

The Constance Harvey-Slaughter Chapter of the Black Law Student Association is off to yet another great start this year. The 2009-2010 academic year is packed with great ways for its members to socialize, encourage and strengthen one another. The goal of the organization is to promote the goals of black law students and the futures of black attorneys. Sticking to our theme of last year, T.E.A.M. - Together Everyone Achieves More, we are embodying those goals by providing networking opportunities with Mississippi attorneys, encouraging our new 1L's with mentoring programs, and a host of new and improved socials, fundraisers and community service events.

This year has already seen an increase in the membership of the BLSA with an overwhelming majority of the African-American Students participating in the organization this year. We have also seen an increase in our Southern Region Black Law Students Association Convention this year. We hope to take 3 teams to compete in the mock trial competition and several delegates to represent our local chapter and law school. This year is off to a great start and it is only the beginning. There is so much more to come!

Brittani Kendrick
President