MABLSA Strong!

Welcome to the official site for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the National Black Law Students Asssociation (MABLSA)! MABLSA is comprised of chapters from the following states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey (southern), Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

"The Next Level: MABLSA Strong - Standing Together. Reaching Out. Nurturing a New Generation."

2010-2011 Vision: To come together as one family in order to effectively serve as advocates of change, be at the forefront of legal and social issues that plague our community, and to equip our members with skills that will enhance both their professional and personal development.

2010 Job Fair

Educate. Empower. Employ. Building a Better Law Student Today for a Better Lawyer Tomorrow

MABLSA's 2010 Job Fair, Professional Development & Leadership Weekend was held from Friday, August 27 - Sunday, August 29th at the The Westin Arlington Gateway.

Almost two hundred students were in attendance throughout the duration of the weekend! We had the opportunity to network, meet our potential employers, and fellowship with our phenomenal colleagues.

Thank you to everyone who made our weekend an incredible success. Pictures are available here

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MABLSA's 2011 Convention

MABLSA's 2011 Regional Convention will be held in Baltimore, MD at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor from February 2-6, 2011.

On behalf of our Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair, the MABLSA Convention Committee, and our entire 2010-2011 MABLSA Executive Board, it is our great honor to cordially invite you to attend our 43rd Annual Regional Convention & Celebration!Through various panels, workshops, competitions and receptions, our Regional Convention provides students, legal professionals, and recent alumni with an opportunity for intellectual growth and networking opportunities.

The principal features of our 2011 Convention include the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition, Career Expo, The Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition, Community Outreach & Empowerment Initiative, Chapter of the Year Competition and Honorarium, the Legacy of MABLSA Reception, our Inaugural MABLSA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and our Moonlight Boat Cruise.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

We have secured the very low rate of $109/night in our room block!
Grab a roommate & book your room today to reserve this incredibly low rate before our block fills up.

Featured 2011 MABLSA Convention Workshops & Panels:

Is the American Criminal Justice System the New Jim Crow?

Diversity: A Kaleidoscopic View of the Legal Profession

Immigration to the Institution of Marriage: Politics & the Legal Community

A Hip Hop Theory of Justice

Diversifying your J.D.

This Doesn't Make Cent$ - Navigating the Windy Road to Financial Sanity & Stability

COLLEGE STUDENTS DIVISION MEMBERS:
Are you up for the challenge? A crash course on the Logic Games section of the LSAT Further details available here!

Further details available here!

MABLSA's Inaugural "We are family" Membership Retreat

When? October 8-10, 2010
Featuring our Academic Retreat for all law students, Law Symposium for College Student Division Members, games, movies, community service activities, and a fashion show of what-not-to-wear to work. There will be something for everyone!
Chapter presidents: Vice Chair, Sheila Isong, will be holding a meeting with all of you during this weekend. Questions? Contact Sharon at mablsamembership@gmail.com

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Regional Chair Spotlight

Starr Brookins, Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair of the National Black Law Students Association, shares her 2010-2011 Message.

Read the MABLSA Chair's Message

MABLSA 2010 - 2011 Calendar

Please join us at an upcoming event!

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