Miami Law BLSA

Welcome to The Robert H. Waters Chapter of the Black Law Students Association at the University of Miami School of Law

Our chapter is excited to share what we are up to with you. You can navigate to different pages on this website in the top right corner. On the Events page, you can see our calendar for the year, along with highlighted upcoming and past events. On the About page, you can read some of our chapter's history and meet our executive board. On the Meet Our Members page, you can see all of our current chapter members.

If you'd like to sign up for our emails or check out our social media page, just scroll to the bottom for those links!

Purpose

The purpose of UM BLSA shall be to bring about a union of Black law students at University of Miami School of law and to: provide Black law students a forum for expressing their unique needs and concerns; open and maintain the lines of communication between Black law students and the Black community; utilize the collective resources of the member chapters to improve the quality of legal education and effectuate goals of the National Black Law Students Association; provide greater opportunity for employment for UM BLSA students; articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Black law students; foster and encourage professional competence; and promote legal awareness in the Black community.

BLSA Pillars

BLSA at Miami Law has four main areas of focus and development for our members: skills, scholarship, service, and solidarity.

Skills: We aim to provide professional development and advancement opportunities to our members.

Scholarship: We aim to develop and foster the academic skills and success of our members.

Service: We aim to give back to local Black and underserved communities in Miami and the greater South Florida region.

Solidarity: We aim to provide community and fellowship among members in order to help Black students find balance in the rigorous law school environment and support in the greater struggle for equality and justice.

Welcome to The Robert H. Waters Chapter of the Black Law Students Association at the University of Miami School of Law

Purpose

BLSA Pillars

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