BLSA President Kiyon Cho ’26 to Join Panel at 21st Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference
Kiyon Cho ’26, president of Brooklyn Law School’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) was selected to serve as a panelist at the 21st Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2025, which is taking place Nov. 13-15 in New York City.
The panel, which is titled "Resistance and Resilience: The Black Law Student Experience in the Era of Backlash" will examine the impact that the tumultuous political climate has been having on Black law students and how cultivating community can help students surmount the challenges and uncertainty.
“We’ll talk about how we can use our roles as student leaders on campus to advocate and build community and supportive networks during law school,” said Cho. “We will also be discussing the emotional toll of law school, and how student organizations assist with building support networks and fostering belonging and well-being on campus."
In addition to their leadership at BLSA, Cho was formerly a student mediator and student attorney in the school’s Mediation and Disability & Civil Rights clinics, providing client-centered legal counseling and dispute resolution. Cho currently works as a legal intern at the Law Firm of Tamara Roff, where she manages client communications, drafts key legal documents, and conducts research supporting special education litigation.
With a master’s degree in education, Cho is devoted to being a passionate advocate for education equity, disability rights, and social justice, bringing a unique blend of legal training and educational expertise to every space.
Their advice for students attending the fair is to start building their network in the legal field even before starting law school.
“I wasn't aware of all the programs available for pre-law students, including events like the Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair, but I wish I was more involved with those resources prior to attending law school,” Cho said. “I would also recommend that students reach for any and all opportunities that are available to them. A lot of people – whether just starting their law school journey, or current law students – will often let the imposter syndrome prevent them from applying/reaching for the amazing opportunities available. You will never get opportunities that you don't apply for.”
Being involved in BLSA has been a crucial part of Cho’s Law School journey, making the demanding work less daunting and isolating.
“During my 2L year I served on three separate e-boards, including BLSA, If/When/How, and the ACLU. These organizations allowed me to home in on my legal interests, network with practicing professionals, and establish a community amongst like-minded peers,” Cho said. “Affinity organizations like BLSA allow students to find safe havens in the community and give students a voice on campus where they didn't even realize they had one. There is always strength in community, and student organizations, especially affinity student organizations, offer that.”