The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) is a national organization founded in 1967 by A.J. Cooper at the New York University Law School, for the purpose of effectuating change in the legal system and sensitizing the legal profession to the ever-increasing needs of the black community. While this commitment has never wavered, The Black Law Students Association's (BLSA) main purpose is articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of its members; to foster and encourage professional competence for its members; to discuss the relationship of the black law student and the black attorney to the American legal structure; to instill a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the black community; and to influence the legal community to bring about meaningful change to meet the needs of the black community. BLSA is open to all members of the Catholic Law community.

If you need additional information about this organization, please contact Student Life at law-slse@cua.edu.