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42nd Annual National Convention: Reclaiming the Promise of the Black Lawyer

March 10-14, 2010
Boston, MA

NBLSA will host its 42nd Annual National Convention in Boston from March 10-14, 2010. The convention provides a wonderful opportunity for delegates to connect with other chapters, perform community service, and participate in enriching workshops as well as mock trial, moot court, and international negotiations competitions. To register, please visit our Registration Page.

Convention Materials

Welcome NBLSA members and convention attendees! Please see below for your convention materials.

General Convention Information:
2010 NBLSA Convention Booklet
2010 NBLSA Convention Speaker Information

Plenary Information:
2010 NBLSA Plenary Booklet
2010 NBLSA Plenary Reports
501(c)(3) How To Packet
2010 National Officer Candidates Packet
2010 National Officer Candidates Packet (Nominated from Floor)

Workshop Information:
Census 2010 Worksheet

Official Schedule

Please view the NBLSA Convention Schedule for a detailed schedule of events including plenary sessions, workshops, competition rounds, and networking opportunities.

Questions about attire, transportation, or events? Please take a moment and review our NBLSA Convention FAQ.

National Elected Officers

The deadline to submit a National Board application has been extended to March 6, 2010. Email your application to elections@nblsa.org today!

The NBLSA Elections Committee has released the 2010 National Convention Election Rules and Procedure Packet. The following NBLSA board positions are available for election*:

  • National Chair
  • National Vice Chair
  • National Secretary
  • National Treasurer
  • National Director of the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition
  • National Director of the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition
  • National Director of Community Service
  • National Director of Programming
  • National Attorney General

For more information review the 2010 National Convention Elections Rules and Procedures Packet.

*All other board positions are appointed

National Appointed Officers

All persons interested in being appointed to the NBLSA National Board should attend an information session on Sunday, March 14, 2010. The time will be announced at the convention. The following appointed positions are available:

  • National Director of Communication
  • National Director of Corporate Relations
  • National Director of Membership
  • National Director of Education
  • National Financial Secretary
  • National Convention Coordinator
  • National Parliamentarian
  • National Director of Academic Retreat
  • National Historian
  • National College Student Division Director
  • National Director of International Negotiations Competition

To learn more about the duties of each appointed position, please refer to the NBLSA Constitution and Bylaws or reach out to the person currently occupying the position.

If you have any questions about national elected or appointed positions, please contact elections@nblsa.org.

We look forward to seeing you in Boston.

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