John P. Morris Black Law Students Association (BLSA)

Mission:

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: Courtney Moore

Vice President: Joanna Rivers

Secretary: Kurt Russell

Treasurer: Samatha Bowie

Communication Chair: Adam Jackson

3L Representative: Tiffany Farr

2L Representative: Princeton Wilson

Faculty Advisor: Angela Banks