The purpose of the Black Law Students Association is to utilize the collective resources of student members to: enhance and e ... ase the experience of law school for Black students; articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Black law students; foster and encourage professional competence; focus upon the relationship of the Black law student and the Black attorney to the American legal structure; instill in the Black attorney and law student a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the Black community; influence the legal community to bring about meaningful change to meet the needs of the Black community; adopt and implement a policy of economic independence; encourage Black law students to pursue careers in the judiciary; and do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes. President: Celeste Ajayi (cajayi@uw.edu) General Contact: blsa@uw.edu read more