Black Law Students Association - UConn School of Law

A farewell from our wonderful Co-Presidents, Jhada Close and Shakira Gray, for the 2025-2026 academic year! 🩷
Your leadership, dedication, and vision have left a lasting impact on BLSA. Thank you for your commitment to uplifting our community and paving the way for future student leaders. Wishing you both all the best with your continued success! 🎉 You will both accomplish amazing things!

We are proud to announce that rising 2L
Narradinen Robinson will be joining The Connecticut Law Review this coming school year! Congratulations, Narradinen! 🎉

We are proud to announce that rising 2Ls
Arianna Barker and Jasmine Walton will be joining the Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal this upcoming school year! Congratulations!! 🎉

We would like to congratulate our BLSA graduates in honor of commencement today! We are so proud of you! 💐🎓💐

Not pictured, but still like to thank: Fauziah Ibrahim, Malika Illboudo, Darlene Maxilus, Antonia Jana Minnich, Dindi Moreri, Alinda Mutabazi, and Henry Seyue

Are you a 1L interested in joining a UConn Law journal? Come join BLSA and get the inside scoop from the next Editor in Chief of the Connecticut Law Review, Cael Losenegger!

This week, please join BLSA for an informative session on budgeting and managing debt after graduation. Learn practical tips on how to build a realistic budget while in law school, explore strategies for tackling student loans, and set yourself up for financial success beyond law school.

Whether you’re a 1L just getting started or a 3L preparing for the bar and beyond, this session will give you the tools you need to take control of your financial future.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future—see you there!

UConn Law Students - Don’t forget to vote! 🗳️ BLSA proudly endorses Please check your email for your ballot as voting closes tomorrow night! Every vote counts, so make sure your voice is heard!

Last Thursday, UConn BLSA hosted our annual Night of Inspiration in honor of Women’s History Month.

We had the privilege of hearing from four incredible attorneys whose stories, wisdom, and authenticity left a lasting impact. Each panelist shared not only their professional journeys, but also the challenges they’ve overcome and what keeps them grounded while working in this challenging yet rewarding field.

Their voices served as a reminder that representation matters. Events like this reaffirm the importance of community, mentorship, and lifting as we climb. We are very grateful to our panelists, students, faculty, alumni, and friends who were in attendance.

Next week, LexisNexis and BLSA will be donating to a local food pantry . Please come grab a bite and donate non-perishable food items and toiletries!

Next week, LexisNexis and BLSA will be supporting a local food pantry . Please come grab a bite to eat and donate non-perishable food items and toiletries!