RECRUITMENT

Dear Admitted Student,

On behalf of the Harvard Black Law Students Association (HBLSA), we would like to congratulate you and welcome you to Harvard Law School! Harvard is a truly incredible place that opens up a world of opportunity, and your decision to attend is a great one.

We would like to encourage you to attend a few important events happening in the upcoming months. Each of these events will provide you with a great opportunity to meet your classmates and become a part of the HBLSA family if you so desire.  Please save the dates.

Monday, July 13, 2009 – Harvard BLSA Washington, D.C. Reception
Saturday, July 18, 2009 -- Admitted Student Dinner in NYC
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 – HBLSA Organizational Fair/General Body Meeting
Saturday, September 5-6, 2009 -- Martha’s Vineyard Retreat
Monday, September 7, 2009 -- Labor Day Barbecue

Please RSVP to HBLSARecruitment@yahoo.com by July 9 if you are planning to attend either the Harvard BLSA Reception in D.C. or the NYC Admitted Student Dinner.

Lastly, we invite you to join the group HBLSA Class of 2012 on Facebook to scope out your classmates and receive the latest updates from BLSA.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to meeting you in the fall!

Best regards,

Dominique Winters
President, Harvard Black Law Students Association
HBLSA_President@yahoo.com

Jennifer Lambert
Recruitment Chair, Harvard Black Law Students Association
HBLSARecruitment@yahoo.com

Bob Haferd and Leah Watson
Orientation Co-Chairs, Harvard Black Law Students Association
HBLSAOrientation@yahoo.com

Click here to view Welcome Letter (.pdf)

PURPOSE
The Harvard Black Law Students Association (HBLSA) was founded in 1967. Today HBLSA is the largest chapter in the National Black Law Students Association. With well over 100 members, HBLSA is truly reflective of the diversity that exists within the black community of Harvard Law School.

We, the Black Law Students Association of Harvard Law School , exist for the support, guidance and direction of Black students in academic, professional and social endeavors. Our main function is to assist members in the development of their legal careers and to provide opportunities for exposure to various areas and aspects of the legal profession. We recognize the need to act positively in the development of the Black community, to encourage cooperation and closer ties between members of the Law School's Black community and to establish a vehicle through which our concerns are brought to bear on Harvard Law School policy and the community at large.

ALUMNI

Sidebar LogoHBLSA is now on the social networking site Sidebar! It's only for HLS students and alums,so why not join to take part in our discussion board? It's fast and easy. You can even log in with your Facebook account and keep track ofSidebar with your Facebook account. Click here to sign up and visit the BLSA page.

Greetings distinguished alumni. Much of the success of HBLSA throughout the years has been due to your active involvement and support of programs. As such, we recognize that organizing alumni is integral to our success as an organization. Click here for more.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Are you interested in attending Harvard Law School? Check out our Prospective Students section to read current student bios and learn why others made the decision to come to HLS!
Stephen - Prospective Student SectionStephen Ball - 2L
"My path to Harvard Law was a bit roundabout. While my undergraduate GPA was good, I didn’t feel as confident about other parts of my application...." { more }
 
Robert - Prospective Students SectionRobert Young - 2L
 "I literally laughed at myself as I submitted my HLS application. I thought, “Me, a Harvard student, yeah right.” Forgive me for the cliché, but ..." { more }

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD
The new Executive Board has been announced for HBLSA! Click here to meet all the new faces.
     
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