National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA)

✨NBLSA is excited to officially partner with Juno to provide our members with additional financial aid and private loan education resources as they pursue their legal careers.✨

Through this partnership, NBLSA members will gain access to financial wellness programming, webinars, and borrowing resources designed specifically for pre-law and law students.

💻Join us for our upcoming webinar on June 17 at 12:00 PM EST to learn more about financial aid strategies, private loans, and resources available through Juno.

Be sure to stay tuned for more upcoming virtual events and educational opportunities throughout the spring and summer.

📎Learn more here:
[https://joinjuno.com/?grow=NBLSA827&utm_id=28632](https://joinjuno.com/?grow=NBLSA827&utm_id=28632)

🚨 FEDERAL JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🚨

Are you a rising 3L or recent law school graduate ready to make your mark in the legal profession? ⚖️✨

The Share the Wealth Judicial Clerkship Program is NOW OPEN! Spearheaded by District Judge Linda V. Parker and other federal judges committed to expanding access to clerkship opportunities, this initiative gives talented candidates the opportunity to compete for several federal judicial clerkships through ONE interview process.

🗓 Deadline to Apply: June 16, 2026

Most clerkships are for one-year terms beginning in 2027, and judges are actively seeking qualified candidates. Don’t count yourself out before you apply. This could be the opportunity that opens the next door in your legal career.

Application materials should include:
▪️ Personalized cover letter
▪️ Résumé
▪️ Law school transcript
▪️ Writing sample
▪️ List of references

📌 Important: Submit polished and authentic application materials that reflect YOUR voice, experiences, and passion for the law. Judges and their clerks value thoughtful, genuine applications.

This is your opportunity to connect, grow, and serve alongside inspiring mentors while building your future in the legal profession. Apply boldly and bet on yourself. 🌟

Apply today: https://www.jtb.org/share-the-wealth

NBLSA 59 Application Update 🚨

We are extending the application deadline for National Executive Board positions to ensure all members can apply during the finals season!

National Executive Positions: Now due May 7, 2026

The deadline for Board of Director positions is still TONIGHT!

Following May 7th, vacant positions will remain open until filled and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to serving alongside you in NBLSA 59!

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to reviewing your applications!

NBLSA Family, there’s $10,000 on the table . . . 👀. Take the time, write the essay, and apply by May 1st. 📚

NBLSA 59 applications are now open! 🕺🏽🥳

The application deadline for all positions except for Vice Chair will be April 30, 2026. We look forward to serving alongside you 🫵🏽 in NBLSA 59. Apply using the link in our bio!

If you have any questions please reach out to Ronald Thompson at [email protected]. We look forward to reviewing your applications soon! 👏🏽

Welcome to NBLSA 59! Let’s get to work 🙏🏽📗

We said we were going to shake things up, and we actually did. I am so incredibly proud of the hard work, the tough conversations, and the massive wins we pulled off this year. To my right hand, Lauren, and the absolute rockstars on the Executive Board: thank you for holding it down and trusting the vision. We promised to leave things better than we found them, and we really did that. Being your 58th National Chair has been a true privilege. The future of Black legal excellence is in amazing hands. Stepping out with a full heart! ✊🏾💼

The NBLSA 1L Lecture Series is designed to support first-year law students as they prepare to navigate the demands of their first semester and final exams. Whether you are confused about a topic, need Doctrinal 101, or want to strengthen your understanding before finals, these sessions provide clear, structured guidance at a critical moment in your legal education.

📌REGISTER AT NBLSA.ORG/EVENTS
📅 MARCH 30 AND 31
📗 CIVIL PROCEDURE, CONTRACTS, AND TORTS

Join us tomorrow for a Friday filled with amazing panelists and conversations

We are so excited to have everyone here in Portland together. The rest of week will be a culmination of panelists, competitions, and camaraderie!