RALEIGH – Campbell Law School’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) won the Small Chapter of the Year award from the Southern Region of the National Black Law Student Association (SRBLSA) at a Feb. 26 conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The award is given to recognize chapters for their service and leadership in their communities.
“It is the first time that our chapter has won this award to my knowledge,” said Campbell Law BLSA President Diane Ford. “We are so excited to be chosen for this prestigious honor. I feel like it means all of our hard work has paid off.”
BLSA provides support and networking opportunities for Black students at Campbell Law. Members of the BLSA provide incoming students with the support to make a smooth transition into law school and the resources to ensure success at Campbell Law. Each year, BLSA hosts social events, participates in both regional and national BLSA conferences and assists Admissions with minority recruiting by visiting undergraduate institutions around the state. Learn more about BLSA at this link.
The SRBLSA is a regional affiliate of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), a student-run, national organization formed to articulate and promote the needs and goals of Black law students. Learn more at this link.
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