Black Law Students Association

Who We Are:
BLSA at Penn State Law serves as the leading advocate for black law students and is dedicated to the development of talented, involved black attorneys.  Founded in 1968, the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), was formed to promote the needs and goals of black law students and effect change in the legal community. The largest entirely student-run organization in the United States with nearly 6,000 members, NBLSA is also comprised of chapters or affiliates in six different countries including The Bahamas, Nigeria, and South Africa. BLSA at Penn State Law is open to all students regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, or any other protected class.

Email: pennstate-up@nblsa.org

2024-2025 Officers:
President: Chloe Graham
Vice President: Awa Ndiaye
Treasurer: Lyn Mungin
Secretary: Katie Miller
Social Chair: Charity Williams
1L Coordinator: Alex Uzoho

Recent Awards

• 2019 MABLSA Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition 2nd Place
• 2021-22 MABLSA Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition 1st Place
• 2021-22 MABLSA Chapter of the Year
• 2021-22 NBLSA Chapter of the Year
• 2021-22 L&E Student Organization of the Year
• 2022-23 MABLSA Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition 2nd Place
• 2022-23 SBA Student Organization of the Year
• 2022-23 L&E Student Organization of the Year
• 2023-24 L&E Student Organization of the Year