John P. Morris Black Law Students Association (BLSA)

Mission Statement

1. Articulate and promote the educational, professional, political, and social needs and goals of Black law students;
2. Foster and encourage professional competence;
3. Improve the relationship between Black law students, Black attorneys, and the American legal structure;
4. Instill in the Black attorney and law student a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the Black community;
5. Influence the legal community by bringing about meaningful legal and political change that addresses the needs and concerns of the Black community;
6. Encourage Black law students to pursue careers in the judiciary; and do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.

Student leadership

• President: Sierra Murdock
• Vice President: Jessikah Tassin
• Social Media Chair: Jaqwaun Myles
• 2L Rep: Loretta Kyei
• Secretary: Satchel Bellard
• Treasurer: Carla Walters
• Faculty Advisor: Myles Lynk