Black Law Students' Association
What is BLSA?
The University of Tennessee's Black Law Student Association (BLSA) is a professional organization of Black law students committed to furthering the academic, professional, and cultural needs and goals of the Black law students at UT. As an affiliate of the National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA), our chapter focuses on sensitizing the legal community to the needs of the Black community, promoting the professional needs of Black law students, and assisting in the recruitment, retention, and placement of Black students.
Our chapter is organized to empower Black law students with the knowlege and resources to be sucessful students, professionals, and mentors in both the African American and legal communities. Through the use of social interaction programming, geared largely towards scholarship, career development, and community invovlement, BLSA fosters academic achievement, community involvement, and, ultimately, the development of strong Black leaders in the legal community.
The BLACKLetter: Everything You Need to Survive Your First Year of Law School
Date: August 16, 2009
Time: 3-5pm
Location: 1505 W. Cumberland Avenue; Knoxville, TN 37996 (Student Commons Area)
Description:
Come meet with current and former members of the Black Law Student Association. Topics of discussion will include:
- Class Preparation
- Exams
- Career Options
- Q&A Session
Contact: For questions or directions please contact Erin Morant at (704) 649-5737
Game Night
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009
Time: 9pm- until
Location: 3206 Legacy Pointe Way, apt 832; Knoxville, TN 37912
Description:
Come relax after your first week of law school and get to know your fellow BLSA members. No need to dress up or bring a pen and pad- just bring yourself and be prepared to have a good time!
Contact : For questions or directions please contact Erin Morant at (704) 649-5737
Contact This Department
Black Law Students' Association
1505 Cumberland Ave Suite
Knoxville, TN 37996
Email: blsa@utk.edu