BLSA Membership Handbook - Penn State Law

National Convention
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Each Spring, the National Black Law Students
Association (NBLSA) holds an Annual
Convention. The convention rotates among
NBLSA’s six regions as follows:
Western Region
Northeast Region
Rocky Mountain Region
Mid-Atlantic Region
Southern Region
Midwest Region
The primary purpose of NBLSA’s National
Convention is to conduct the business of
NBLSA: electing officers, receiving reports,
appointing staff members, and committees.
Convention delegates will meet in efficient and
productive plenary sessions to obtain a report
on the current state of the organization and
determine its future direction.
The National Convention is also an opportunity
for self-enrichment. Members have an
opportunity to meet and interact with NBLSA
members from around the country; participate
in competitions and workshops; and network
with attorneys, legal employers, and other
dignitaries. In our workshops, we’ll discuss
recent legal developments and issues affecting
the black community and black attorneys.
Last, NBLSA’s National Convention is a time
for reflection and celebration. It is a time to
honor the organization’s accomplishment. We
recognize outstanding members, chapters,
regions, and national initiatives that best
exemplify NBLSA’s purpose - to strive for racial
equity and fairness throughout the legal
system. We also reflect on the achievements
and sacrifices of those that came before us
and pay tribute to their legacy of service and
excellence.