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The purpose of BLSA is to utilize the collective resources of the member to:

• Articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of black law students;
• Foster and encourage professional competence;
• Focus upon the relationship of the black law student and the black attorney to the American legal structure;
• Instill in the black attorney and law student a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the black community;
• Influence the legal community to bring about meaningful change to meet the needs of the black community;
• Adopt and implement a policy of economic independence;
• Encourage black law students to pursue careers in the judiciary;
• Do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.