Harvard Black Law Students Association

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.

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 Ball - 1L
"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 Young - 1L
"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 }

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.

Please be patient as we continue to develop this portion of our website.

Harvard Black Law Students Association 25th Annual Spring Conference
February 22-24, 2008
Harvard Law School and the Sheraton Commander

Featuring: Dr. Johnetta Cole, Debra Lee (CEO of BET Networks), Congressman Artur Davis, and poets from HBO’s “Def Poetry,” among many others!

Panel attendance is complimentary; however the meals, other activities, and conference keepsakes require paid registration. Register NOW on our website because the conference is filling up quickly!

www.harvardblsaconference.com
hblsaspringconference@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS
12-Feb	BAD: Environmental Justice – Pound 107
13-Feb	Regional Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions
14-Feb	Regional Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions
15-Feb	Regional Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions
	Harvard BLSA Treasurers Office Hours - BLSA Office
	Spring Conference Committee Meeting - Austin East
16-Feb	Regional Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions
17-Feb	Regional Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions
18-Feb	BLSA Executive Committee Meeting - Pound 100
18-Feb	Spring Conference Bag Stuffing! - Ropes Gray - Pound Hall
19-Feb	Women in Politics: A Candid Discussion with Political Women at HLS - Politics: A Candid Discussion with Political Women at HLS
22-Feb	HBLSA 25th Annual Spring Conference - Austin Hall; Pound 332, 334, 335; Ropes Gray; John Chipman Gray
22-Feb	Harvard BLSA Treasurers Office Hours - BLSA Office
23-Feb	HBLSA 25th Annual Spring Conference - Austin Hall; Pound 332, 334, 335; Ropes Gray; John Chipman Gray
24-Feb	HBLSA 25th Annual Spring Conference - Austin Hall; Pound 332, 334, 335; Ropes Gray; John Chipman Gray
26-Feb	BPLA BHM Meeting with Judge Alexander
27-Feb	Space Traders Movie Screening
28-Feb	Hip Hop and Religion
29-Feb	Harvard BLSA Treasurers Office Hours - BLSA Office