LUCHA – Latines United for Change, Hope, and Advocacy is the Latine Student Organization at Nashville School of Law. We are a community of students committed to supporting one another, building bridges across law school, and advancing justice through advocacy, education, and service.

Our mission is simple: to come together in learning, leadership, and service. We create spaces where Hispanic, Latine, and ally students can connect, grow as leaders, and make an impact within our school and beyond. 

All students are welcome, membership and events are open to everyone who shares our values.

LUCHA is partnering with Choosing Justice Initiative to host an informational meeting for NSL students interested in supporting CJI's Youth Life Sentencing Representation Research Project. The session will introduce the 2022 Tennessee Supreme Court ruling holding mandator life sentences for youth unconstitutional and explain how students can assist with research and preparation for parole hearings while earning vounteer hours. The meeting will be led by Erica Duggan of CJI and will be held at the Nashville School of Law on January 22, 2026 @ 5:30PM immediately before evening classes.