Suffolk University campus exterior during autumn foliage season

Building Excellence in Legal Advocacy

For over 50 years, Suffolk's Black Law Students Association has fostered community, mentorship, and professional growth for Black law students pursuing careers in legal advocacy.

Empowering Black Legal Minds
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70+
Active Members
1,000+
Alumni Network
1970s
Founded
BLSA general body meeting photo from the 2025-26 law school year

The first general body meeting of the 2025-26 law school year

Our mission has always been to articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Black law students and to effectuate change within the legal community that makes it more responsive to the needs of the Black community.