PROGRAM GUIDE2011-2012 ACADEMIC YEAR

Black Law Students Association Lemarquis Dejarmon-Daniel George Sampson Chapter

PROGRAM OVERVIEWAUGUST 2011

Week of WelcomeCommunity Service Fair 20Community Service

SEPTEMBER 2011

Welcome Back Social, 1 Social Programs

Regional Academic Retreat 10 Academic, Career

Constitution Day Program 17Political & Social Action

Congressional Black Caucus 22Political & Social Action

Youth EmpowermentAdopt a class: HillSide High 25Community Service

Shelter visits 30Community Service

OCTOBER 2011

Fall Clothing Drive 1Community Service

Mock Midterms 2Academic, Career

International Book Drive 3International Relations

Law School Preparation Overview 6College Student Division

Voter Awareness & Protection 18Political & Social Action

Alumni Networks Program 19 Alumni

HLSA BLSA SALSASocial Programs 20

OCTOBER 2011 (continued) Member of the Month App. Due 20Membership P.S.L: Dress for Success 20Academic, Career

Mentor/Mentee Meet & Greet 21College Student Division

Human Trafficking Awareness with WLC 22 International Relations

Juvenile Justice Reform 28Political & Social Action

Founder’s Day: Habitat for Humanity 29 Community Service

Kinder-Care, Early DevelopmentSafe Halloween 30Community Service

Sandy Brown 1L, 2L Scholarship tbaAcademic, Career

NBLSA Outstanding 1L, 2L, 3L scholarship tbaAcademic, Career

Barbri 2L, 3L Bar Study Scholarship (2) tbaAcademic, Career

Kaplan 2L or 3L Scholarship (2 available) tbaAcademic, Career

1L Bar Study Course Scholarship tbaAcademic, Career

Professionalism Development Podcast tbaAcademic, Career

E-Career Consultant tbaAcademic, Career

Rodney Pulliam Scholarship tbaAcademic, Career

NOVEMBER 2011

Annual Holiday Food Drive 1Community Service

Resume Writing Workshop 2Academic, Career

SRBLSA Lobby Day 4-5Political & Social Action

Environmental Improvement Contest 8Political & Social Action

Combating Aids in the Community 10International Relations

LSAT Personal Statement 12College Student Division

Angel Tree/Secret Santa 16Community Service

National Black Pre law Conference 17 College Student Division

Fall Alumni Reception 19Alumni

M.L.K. Day of Service 25Community Service

Region to Region LegislativeAdvocacy Spotlight tbaPolitical & Social Action

Young Professional Voter tbaPolitical & Social Action

DECEMBER 2011

Good Luck on Finals Starbucks Frenzy tbaPresident & Membership

MARCH 2012

Professionalism Networking Reception 2Social Programs

Second Semester Scholarship Fundraiser Party 3Social Programs

International Negotiations Competition 7Competitions

National Convention 7Convention & Trips

Oratorical Contest: Dream Act 20 Political & Social Action

JANUARY 2012

Haiti Service Trip tbaInternational Relations

Africa Service Trip tbaInternational Relations

Environmental Service ProjectCommunity Service tba

FEBRUARY, 2012

Voter Registration! ! ! ! 28-29 Political & Social Action

National Lobby Day 11-12Political & Social Action

Mock Interviews 9Academic, Career

Do You Believe In Freedom: NCCU LawInnocence Project Co Program 10Community Service

Innocence ProjectAwareness 17Community Service

Environmental Justice Now video 28Political & Social Action

JANUARY, 2012 (continued)

Mock Trial Competition 18Competitions

Moot Court Competition 18Competitions

Regional Convention 18Convention & Trips

APRIL 2012

Finding Our Community 1 Political & Social Action End of the Year Banquet 8President

MAY 2012

Spring Alumni Reception 7Alumni

MARCH 2012 (continued)

Essence of Ebony 20Social Programs

Career Planning 22Academic, Career

3L BLSA Summer Bar Study Package tbaAcademic, Career

Essay Contest FinancialScholarship tbaAcademic, Career & I.R

Pre Law Mock Trial Comp. tbaCollege Student Division

BLSA Member of the Year tbaMembership

1L Bar Study Course tbaAcademic, Career

NOTE: The programs in each section are not in order. To verify the dates in order please reference the program overview section above. The membership programs are not included in the dates. To verify the dates of the membership programs please reference the membership section. We thank you for your support.

SOCIAL PROGRAMS

WELCOME BACK: Back to School Professional SocialDate: September 1, 2012Time: 7:00 pm-10:00 pmLocation: TBACost: $1,000

Description: This program will build strong relationships and promote self confidence in our students. Self confidence has a positive impact in the workplace, on the school and the legal profession. Hosting this event at an outside venue shows the school’s mission of service to the students and the community. The Welcome Back to School Professional Social is a great way for 2Ls and 3Ls to get intimately acquainted with the incoming first year students. Students mingle, share advice, exchange educational information, and build a feeling of confidence and acceptance through networking. Most importantly, this event is for first year, second year, third year and evening students. The event will also give BLSA’s undergraduate interns (prospective law students) an opportunity to network with law students.

ESSENCE OF EBONY: Talent Expo.Date: March 20, 2012Time: 7:00 PMLocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: Annual SBA approved program, approximately 80 studentsCost: $300

Description: The Essence of Ebony program celebrates the beauty of Black culture through many forms of dance, visual art, spoken word and music. Through its celebration of history, the program promotes the talents of our law students and provides a welcoming atmosphere for students to relax and enjoy one another. One of the organization’s goal is to, increase self awareness (talent) in our school and community. It is important to know about the talents of each person in order to network effectively and efficiently. This event is open to all law students and the university community. Your contribution will help with food and beverage costs.

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL PROGRAMS: SUSAN DOWJURIS DOCTOR, 2013, NCCU SCHOOL OF LAW

BACK TO SCHOOL SOCIAL, 2011CHAMPS SOUTHPOINT

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING RECEPTIONDate: March 2, 2011Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pmLocation: TBAAttendance: Approximately 150

Description: The Professional Networking Reception will include students from the surrounding law, medical, and business schools. It will also include business professionals, alumni and lawyers from the surrounding area. Students will have the opportunity to ask important questions and gain advice, mentorship opportunities and build strong relationships with others who are well connected in the community. The atmosphere will be relaxing and informal and the attire will be business professional. This program promotes the organization’s professional networking goals.

SECOND SEMESTER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER PARTYDate: March 3, 2012Time: 10:00 pm-2:00 amLocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 250

Description: The Second Semester Midterm Scholarship Fundraiser is a celebration of success. It will be held after the first year students take their midterms. This program is open to all first year, second year, and third year law students. This program promotes progress and encourages students to celebrate the completion and success of another year in law school. In addition, the funds raised will go towards a scholarship. Throughout the year, BLSA will offer students many different financial scholarships including Kaplan and Barbri bar review scholarships. However, the amount of scholarships offered depends on fundraising and sponsorship.

HLSA BLSA SALSADate: October 2011Time: TBALocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 250

Description: The HLSA BLSA SALSA is a celebration of Hispanic and African American culture. Professionals will display a brief celebration of dance to expose the ethnic differences between Hispanics and Blacks. The event will also promote a breathtaking atmosphere full of relaxation and comfort for law students. Students will be involved in ice breakers that will foster cultural and ethnic discussions. This program will promote diversity between minority groups.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

WEEK OF WELCOME: Community Service FairDate: August 20, 2011Time: TBALocation:NCCU Student UnionAttendance: 100 students

Description: The Week of Welcome Community Service Fair kicks off the school year by welcoming incoming freshman's, graduate students and law students. The program highlights community service based organizations students can join. NCCU BLSA is a partner organization with the university’s service learning program. This program benefits students since undergraduates and graduate students may receive community service hours for participating in BLSA’s community service programs. This program benefits the school because it promotes the visibility of NCCU Law BLSA, and exemplifies the university’s mission of truth and service.

Innocense Project Week:INNOCENCE PROJECT: Innocence Project Awareness, Community ProgramDate: February 17, 2011Time: 7:00 PMLocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: Approximately 75 people

Description: The Innocence project locates people who, despite being found guilty in court, may actually be innocent of the crimes for which they were convicted. The Innocence Project tries to exonerate innocent people. NCCU BLSA’s goal is to raise awareness about the innocence of many Americans living in the United States and the surrounding community. By raising awareness, we hope to inspire our fellow law students to balance the scales of justice. Law students will have the opportunity to network with other lawyers. They will also gain invaluable knowledge about the trial and advocacy process used by Innocence Project professionals. This program shows the school’s dedication to pro bono and public interest work. The program will also benefit undergraduates interning with BLSA’s Directors.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN FREEDOM: NCCU Law Innocence Project Co ProgramDate: February 10, 2011Time: 7:00 PMLocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: Approximately 75 people

Description: NCCU BLSA will partner with the NCCU Law Innocence Project to share the stories of the wrongfully convicted. This panel series will expose the painful truth of how a wrongful conviction can destroy lives. A part of life they can never regain. This program will benefit students who are dedicated to pro-bono, clinic work and public interest work. It will help those students network by being involved in life changing meaningful work that promotes community advancement. This program benefits the school’s mission of truth and service.

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE: GERMAINE AUSTINJURIS DOCTOR, 2012, NCCU SCHOOL OF LAW

COMMUNITY SERVICE WEEK: Fall Professional Clothing DriveDate: October 1, 2011, all monthTime: All DayLocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: Participants

Description: The Fall Professional Clothing Drive is a month long event. This event will support homeless shelters, the Salvation Army and other non profit organizations dedicated to helping needy families and other less fortunate individuals. This program is free, however, we will accept donations. All donations will support the needs of homeless shelters. This program supports the University’s mission of truth and service. It also supports the organization’s dedication to community advancement.

COMMUNITY SERVICE WEEK: Kinder Care-Early Development (Safe Halloween Event)Date: October 30, 2011Time: TBALocation:NCCU Child Development CenterAttendance: Approximately 35 people

Description: NCCU BLSA believes in providing service to their campus. We also believe that the true growth of productive and responsible citizens start in the early development stage. This event will educate NCCU’s child development center students on the importance of safety, responsibility, citizenship and social awareness. Most of all, it will provide a fun and comfortable atmosphere during the dangerous Halloween season. This program will benefit NCCU School of Law since law students will represent NCCU Law in a professional and responsible way.

WE BUILD IT TO PROVIDE COMFORT: Founder’s Day of Service, Habitat for HumanityDate: October 29, 2011Time: 7:00 PMLocation: TBA, Habitat for HumanityAttendance: Approximately 15 people

Description: Habitat for Humanity is one of NCCU BLSA’s annual events. NCCU Law students will help Habitat for Humanity build decent, affordable housing for people in need. Building homes is synonymous to building hope and rebuilding the community. This event is a free service event. We appreciate the support of our sponsors.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

Date: November 1, 2011, All monthTime: All DayLocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Participants

Description: NCCU BLSA will partner with other Law School organizations to organize a university-wide canned food drive. The food drive will collect canned foods and non perishable items to support needy shelters during the holiday season. All donations will support shelters during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ADOPT A CLASS: HillSide High SchoolDate: September 25, 2011,Time: TBA by HillSide High School AdministrationLocation: HillSide High SchoolAttendance: Approximately 15 Law students

Description: NCCU BLSA will adopt HillSide High School and partner with the pro-bono Street Law Clinic, to educate high school juniors and seniors on important topics. These topics include the rights of minors in the criminal justice system (search and seizure), the political process (legislation), voting rights issues, and the importance of community service. This program will also register students to vote. The Youth Empowerment program benefits the school by supporting NCCU Law’s clinical programs.

SHELTER VISITS: Date: September 30, 2011, rotate every other Friday.Time: TBALocation: Rotate to NC SheltersAttendance: Approximately 35 participants per visit

Description: NCCU BLSA will visit a North Carolina shelter every other Friday beginning on September 30, 2011. We will support the shelters by volunteering our time and provide the shelter with nonperishable food items.

ANGEL TREE / SECRET SANTA:Date: November 16, 2011Time: TBALocation: Boys and Girls ClubAttendance: Approximately 65 participants and donors

Description: NCCU BLSA will partner with the local Boys and Girls Club to create gifts for needy families and kids. The Boys and Girls Club will conduct an activity to understand the specific needs of the children in their programs. NCCU BLSA will try their best to provide for these needs through donations and fundraising efforts. This program will benefit the school through service to needy families and the community. It will also promote the school’s mission of service to all mankind.

M.L.K. DAY OF SERVICE:Date: November 25, 2011Time: All DayLocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: 15 participants

Description: NCCU BLSA will participate in the National Community Service Organization’s MLK Challenge. We will conduct a community clean up around NCCU School of Law. We will also send a care package and a letter to a soldier deployed overseas. This program will benefit the school since it will promote the school’s name in the international community. It will benefit students through the support of a law student’s family who has relatives serving overseas.

The Environmental Service Project will take place in January 2012. More information is coming soon.

ACADEMIC, SCHOLARSHIP & CAREER

PROFESSIONALISM DEVELOPMENT PODCASTDate: October 2011Time: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Approximately 15 students

Description:The Podcast Series features professionals from across the country highlighting their experiences and discussing key attributes that law students must have in order to integrate into career building. The two primary focuses for this year's objectives include: branding and nontraditional careers. Our series will include but are not limited to topics that will highlight critical areas that are important for law students to hone in on in regards to being successful academically. This series will allow our students to learn from attorneys across the country and provide networking opportunities with big name attorneys.

REGIONAL ACADEMIC RETREAT.Date: September 10, 2011Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pmLocation: TBAAttendance: Approximately 25 students

Description: The Academic Retreat will bring together law students from both North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina; along with attorneys and other professionals in the legal field to discuss how to achieve and maintain academic success. This event is an all-day event that divides 1Ls, 2Ls, and 3Ls and allows them to learn different strategies on excelling in their classes. It also includes judges, attorneys and firm recruiters for networking opportunities. This event will benefit law students by teaching them techniques to achieve academic success during and after law school.

E-CAREER CONSULTANT SERIES:Date: October 2011Time: TBALocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 32 students

Description: The E-Career Consultant Series is a teleconference call by which students from all over the country will dial in and listen to an interview between the attorney and the National Director of Academic & Career Development. At the end of each session law students may ask financial and career planning advice from a professional advisor and consultant. These series will allow our students to learn from attorneys across the country about key areas of the legal field.

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC, SCHOLARSHIP & CAREER: TRACY MOOREJURIS DOCTOR, 2012, NCCU SCHOOL OF LAW

PROFESSIONALISM SUPER LAWYER SERIES: Dress for SuccessDate: October 20, 2011Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pmLocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Approximately 65 students

Description: The Professionalism Super Lawyer Series is a series of programs dedicated to career planning, job searching and improving professional skills. The Dress for Success program is a co program with the Women’s Law Caucus. It will reveal the professional way to dress in the classroom, at programs at interviews and at work. This program will benefit students by preparing them for a successful career during and after law school. The program benefits the school by promoting school pride and professionalism.

PROFESSIONALISM SUPER LAWYER SERIES: Resume Writing WorkshopDate: November 2, 2011Time: 5:00 pm-6:00 pmLocation: TBAAttendance: Approximately 70 students

Description: The resume writing workshop is the second part of the Professionalism Super Lawyer Series. The resume writing workshop focus’s on efficient and effective resume writing skills that will attract hiring managers. The resume writing workshop will include hiring managers, and career services staff members. This program will help students prepare for their summer internships and employment after law school.

PROFESSIONALISM SUPER LAWYER SERIES: Mock InterviewsDate: February 9, 2012Time: 5:00 pm-6:00 pmLocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 60 students

Description: The mock interviews is the third part of the Professionalism Super Lawyer Series. The mock interviews will explore options of what to do and what not to do in the interview process. Students will also feature role play interview sessions.

PROFESSIONALISM SUPER LAWYER SERIES: Career PlanningDate: March 22, 2012Time: 5:00 pm-6:00 pmLocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 100 students

Description: The career planning is the fourth part of the Professionalism Super Lawyer Series. This program explains career planning for law students, and brings together interviewing, professionalism and professional dress for jobs and internships. This program concludes the professionalism Super Lawyer Series. This program will raise the confidence of students and make them a competitor in any job search environment. Description: The Mock Midterms is a signature program that prepares students for final exams.

MOCK MIDTERMS: For 1L’s & 2L’sDate: October 2, 2011Location: NCCU School of LawAttendance: approximately 32 students

The mock midterm prepares students to excel on their first set of law school exams. It supports BLSA’s dedication to academic excellence.

SCHOLARSHIPS

RODNEY PULLIAM 3L SCHOLARSHIP:Date: October 2011Time: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Applicants

Description: This scholarship is in honor of the late Rodney Pulliam, who served as the 1998-1999 NBLSA National Chair. To be eligible for this award, entrants must be a 3rd year or 4th year law student graduating in spring 2012. This Scholarship will support law students financially with their tuition and fees.

SANDY BROWN 1L, 2L SCHOLARSHIP.Date: October 2011Time: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Applicants

Description: The scholarship is named after the late Sandy Brown, a past NBLSA western regional director and will be given in her honor. To be eligible for this award, entrants must currently be in their first or second year of law school. This Scholarship will support law students financially with their with their tuition and fees.

NBLSA OUTSTANDING 1L, 2L, OR 3L, STUDENT LEADER SCHOLARSHIP:

Date: October 2011Time: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Applicants

Description: The purpose of this award is to recognize the NBLSA member who has excelled academically, in addition to being active in their BLSA chapter and community. To be eligible for this award, entrants must be a first, second, or third year law student. This scholarship will support law students financially with their tuition and fees.

BARBRI 2L Or 3L BAR STUDY SCHOLARSHIP: 2 Scholarships availableDate: October 2011Time: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Applicants

Description: The purpose of this award is to recognize a 2L or 3L student for their dedication to BLSA over the years. The recipient mush have helped BLSA in significant ways (attended programs, helped plan programs, promote academic success, etc.) in addition to being active in their BLSA chapter and community. To be eligible for this award, entrants must be a 2nd or 3rd year law students. This Scholarship will support law students financially with bar preparation costs.

KAPLAN 2L Or 3L SCHOLARSHIP: Two Scholarships AvailableDate: October 2011Time: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Applicants

Description: The purpose of this award is to recognize a 2L or 3L student for their dedication to BLSA over the years. The recipient must have helped BLSA in significant ways (attended programs, helped plan programs, promote academic success, etc.). They must also be active in their community. To be eligible for this award, entrants must be a 2nd or 3rd year law student. This Scholarship will support law students financially with bar preparation costs.

1L BAR STUDY COURSE SCHOLARSHIP:Date: March 2011Time: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Applicants

Description: The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding first year student for their dedication to BLSA and academic success. The recipient must have been a participant in most of BLSA’s yearly events. The recipient can apply the scholarship to any bar review course of their choice. To be eligible for this scholarship award applicants must be a first year law student. This Scholarship will support law students financially with bar preparation costs.

3L BLSA SUMMER BAR STUDY PACKAGE: Two Packages

Date: March 2011Time: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Applicants

Description: The purpose of this award is to recognize a NCCU BLSA member who has dedicated their time and service to BLSA during their law school career. The BLSA Summer bar Study package will include: gas cards, gift cards, study materials and other gifts that will help relieve the financial and physical stress of bar study preparation during the summer (highlighters, pens, energy drinks, staples card and gift cards for food).

ESSAY CONTEST FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP:Date: March 2011Time: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Applicants

Description: The purpose of this award is to recognize a NCCU BLSA member who has dedicated their time and service to NCCU School of Law during their law school career. The recipient will exhibit excellent writing and persuasive skills through an essay competition. This scholarship will support law students financially with bar preparation costs. The topic is inline with the International Relations and Political and Social Action essay contest. Students will assess the disparities in Europe and offer resolutions.

POLITICAL & SOCIAL ACTION

CONSTITUTION DAYDate: September 17, 2012Time: TBALocation: Great HallAttendance: approximately 65

Description: The constitution day program is a university-wide event to remember Constitution Day. For the last four years, BLSA has been selected by the University to help organize the university’s constitution day program. This year’s title is, The Aftermath of 9/11 and Its Impact on Civil Liberties. This program benefits students by providing them with networking opportunities through an intellectual discussion with well known professionals.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT CONTEST: Student presentationsDate: November 8, 2011Time: TBALocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: Approximately 45 students

Description: The Environmental Improvement Contest is an oratorical contest between law school students and undergraduates. It highlights the contribution of students to combat environmental justice issues. Students must present an oral argument about the importance of environmental justice, how they are combating the issue, and present proof of their contributions. It is important to highlight the positive contributions of our students in the community. It encourages them to continue the fight of social justice. Individuals can use websites, create videos, spoken word, write poems, or use pictures to supplement their oral arguments.

JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORMDate: October 28, 2011Time:TBALocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 250

Description: The Juvenile Justice Reform program is a partnership between NCCU BLSA and Action for Children, North Carolina. BLSA has joined Action for Children, North Carolina to raise the juvenile age. This program benefits the school because it shows the school’s dedication to social justice, pro-bono work and community service. Students will learn and understand how to draft and file legislation and network with professionals in the judicial advocacy field.

DIRECTOR OF POLITICAL & SOCIAL ACTION (Advocacy): NZINGA HUTCHINSONJURIS DOCTOR, 2013, NCCU SCHOOL OF LAW

REGION TO REGION: Legislative Advocacy SpotlightDate: November 2011Time: TBALocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 65

Description: The region to region legislative program is a signature program designed to highlight different legislations across the country. The legislations highlighted are those that have a significant impact in the lives of our citizens and students. We will discuss ways to support or reject these legislations and will also discuss how we can combat the disparities associated with the legislation. This program is important to students because it educates them about issues that may affect them everyday.

FINDING OUR COMMUNITY VOICEDate: April 1, 2012Time: TBALocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: Approximately 45 students

Description: NCCU BLSA will work with the College Student Division to help community organizations organize around a cause that is important to them. We will go into the community and conduct lobbying workshops with the Student Government Association, political science club and other community organizations. We will identify a focus area; present the lobbying information/legislation 101 packets and help the organization with the drafting and filing of one bill during their state’s spring legislative season. This program is important to students because it educates them on legislative filing procedures.

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE NOW: Mini videoDate: February 28, 2011Time:TBALocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 250

Description: The Environmental Justice now mini video will highlight areas that have been devastated by environmental justice. The mini video will be a contest between community organizations guided by our BLSA interns. It is a showcase of innovation, creativity and dedication towards combating environmental justice issues. The group with the best video will be chosen as the NCCU BLSA environmental justice video contributor. They will also be recognized in NCCU School of Law’s weekly, on the NBLSA website, NCCU BLSA’s communication blast and in our biannual magazine. The winners will also receive a prize. This program will educate our students and the community about the importance of environmental justice and propose ways to solve issues that are affecting more than 1.8 million people around the country.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL VOTER: Voter Registration DriveDate: November 2011Time: TBALocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 65

Description: BLSA believes that the right to vote is a fundamental right in our American democracy. We protect this right with our hearts and we use it as a tool to make changes we see beneficial to our very existence. NCCU BLSA will host a number of voter registration drives in the law school this year. We will hold table hours and educate individuals on voting rights.

ORATORICAL CONTEST: Dream ActDate: March 20, 2012Time: TBALocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: Approximately 45 students

Description: NCCU BLSA’s goal as a diverse organization is to raise awareness about issues that affect many different cultures. The Development, Relief, and Education of Alien Minors is a bill that will provide permanent residency to illegal aliens that graduate from a U.S high school. This issue affects all of America's citizens geographically. NCCU BLSA will host an oratorical contest between law students and undergraduates to discuss the contents and impact of the Dream Act.

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS: Annual Legislative ConferenceDate: September 22-25, 2011Time:TBALocation: Washington, D.CAttendance: approximately 2,000 people

Description: Congressional Black Caucus weekend is a gathering of thousands of legislators, organizers, politicians, and businessmen. It includes networking events, social events, educational forums and informative panels. Please join NCCU BLSA as we travel to Washington D.C to network and change lives.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

COMBATING AIDS IN THE COMMUNITYDate: November 10, 2011Time: TBALocation: EverywhereAttendance: Approximately 15 people.

Description: NCCU BLSA will team up with Professor Amana and other nonprofit health groups, to create a video for World Aids Day. The video will expose the treatment and everyday life of someone living with aids. It will raise awareness on the issue of aids. The program will also include free AIDS testing through the health center. This program show’s NCCU Law’s dedication to combating issues plaguing the community. It educates law students through statistical data and visual aid.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESSDate: October 22, 2011Time: TBALocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: approximately 80 students

Description: This program is a co program between BLSA, North Carolina Stop Human Trafficking and the Women’s Law Caucus. The program will educate students on the disparities of human trafficking and discuss ways to solve the issue. This program show’s the school’s dedication towards combating injustice across the nation. Students will learn more about human trafficking and will spread the word to prevent violence against women.

INTERNATIONAL BOOK DRIVEDate: October 3, 2011Time: 10:00 pm-2:00 amLocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 250

Description: The International Book drive is a competition to raise books and donations to continue building a library in Rwanda. BLSA will collect books by launching a competition between the three sections, soliciting donations from the library and collecting books from the community. This program shows the school’s dedication to promoting literacy in the international community.

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: ANICA NICHOLSONJURIS DOCTOR, 2013, NCCU SCHOOL OF LAW

HAITI SERVICE TRIPDate: January 2012Time: TBALocation: EverywhereAttendance: Approximately 15 people.

Description: NCCU BLSA and NBLSA’s trip to Haiti gives members an opportunity to assist in the continued earthquake relief efforts and the opportunity to assist the underprivileged. The service trip to Haiti will take place in January 2012 during winter break. Participation is limited so we will have an application process. Your contribution will ensure the safety and the service learning achievement of our members.

AFRICA SERVICE TRIPDate: January 2012Time: TBALocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: approximately 80 students

Description: This is a new opportunity provided to our members. The service trip to Africa will focus on our national issue of human trafficking. Members will have the opportunity to assist in combating this international issue abroad in Africa. This trip will take place in January 2012. Participation is limited so there will be an application process. Your contribution will ensure the safety and the service learning achievement of our members. Contributions will pay for the financial burdens associated with international travel.

ALUMNI RELATIONS

FALL ALUMNI RECEPTIONDate: November 19, 2011Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pmLocation: NCCU Law Great HallAttendance: approximately 65 Alumni and Law Students

Description: The Alumni reception is an opportunity for alumni to connect, interact, and network with other alumni and NCCU School of Law students. Electronic invitations will be sent out to all Alumni and the date and time will be publicized on our alumni Facebook group page, alumni emailing list and in our communication blasts. This program promotes professional networking and career planning. It benefits the school since it encourages alumni to give back to their institution.

SPRING ALUMNI RECEPTIONDate: May 7, 2012Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pmLocation: NCCU Law Great HallAttendance: approximately 65 Alumni and Law Students

Description: The Alumni reception is an opportunity for alumni to connect, interact, and network with other alumni and NCCU School of Law students. Electronic invitations will be sent out to all Alumni and the date and time will be publicized on our alumni Facebook group page, alumni emailing list and in our communication blasts.

ALUMNI NETWORKS PROGRAM: MentorshipDate: October 15, 2011Time: All yearLocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 250

Description: Membership in BLSA is a common bond and shared experience for our law students and our alumni. BLSA understands the power of networking and the valuable knowledge our Alumni can provide to current members. This program will connect current members and young alumni with mentors who can provide career guidance, life experience and invaluable advice. This is a great networking and learning program for NCCU Law Students.

ALUMNI SPONSOR AWARD: For the most active alumniDate: March 2012Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pmLocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 30 applicants

Description: NCCU BLSA understands the importance of giving back to our institution and organization. We wish to recognize all of our Alumni who continue to contribute to the sustainability and health of NCCU BLSA and NCCU School of Law. This award will go to a past BLSA member who continuously contribute the most time, funds and involvement to BLSA.

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS: SANTANA MILLERJURIS DOCTOR, 2012, NCCU SCHOOL OF LAW

COLLEGE STUDENT DIVISION

LSAT, PERSONAL STATEMENT SEMINARDate: November 12, 2011Time: 9:00 amLocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: Approximately 30 NCCU Law students & 25 undergraduates

Description: NCCU BLSA will host a seminar to help transition college students into the first year of law school. NCCU Law students will help undergraduates with their personal statement, and help monitor their applications process. Students will enroll in a LSAT course of their choice. The two courses currently available are Princeton Review and Cambridge. This seminar supports the university by mentoring future law students.

BLSA’S MENTOR/MENTEE MEET AND GREET.Date: October 21, 2011Time: All semesterLocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: approximately 80 students

Description: This program seeks to pair a future law school student with a current law school student. Students may provide guidance, and advise future law students on the rigorous demands of law school. This program provides guidance and encouragement to future lawyers.

PRE LAW MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONDate: March 2011Time: TBALocation: TBAAttendance: approximately 15

Description: NCCU BLSA will assist their College Student Division by preparing them for a national mock trial competition. It will help law students refresh on their trial advocacy skills and increase the law school’s visibility.

DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE STUDENT DIVISION: MARLIN JENKINSJURIS DOCTOR, 2012, NCCU SCHOOL OF LAW

NATIONAL BLACK PRE LAW CONFERENCEDate: November 17-19, 2011Time: All semesterLocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: approximately 80 students

Description: The National Black Pre Law Conference will take place in Houston, Texas, November 17-19, 2011. All college student division members are encouraged to register for this wonderful event. The conference is an all access to admission counselors, information panels, and financial help during the law school application process.

COLLEGE STUDENT DIVISION MENTOR PROGRAM, 2009

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP: NIKIA WILLIAMSJURIS DOCTOR, 2013, NCCU SCHOOL OF LAW

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DAY: A taste of cultureDate: November, 2011or as determined by the Director of MembershipTime: TBALocation: NCCU School of LawAttendance: All BLSA members

Description: NCCU BLSA understands the value of their membership. We appreciate their desire to learn and encourage their support of BLSA and their school. To show our appreciation, we will serve our members lunch on a special day. The lunch menu will include a variety of foods from different restaurants such as Maggiano’s Little Italy, Cheesecake Factory, Champs and other places. As a sponsor, your name and establishment will be continuously advertised throughout the year. We will include links to your website and advertise your logo in our communication blasts to all 250 of our members. We will also place your add in our biannual magazine, announce you in our law school weekly announcements and add you to our website. Sponsoring any BLSA event is very beneficial to any business. It has the possibility of increasing customer traffic in businesses.

NBLSA’S MEMBER OF THE MONTH & NCCU BLSA’S MEMBER OF THE YEARDate: October 2011 & March 2012Time: TBALocation:NCCU School of LawAttendance: None, Recognition Award

Description: NBLSA will select six financially active members to become a Member of the Month; one Member of the Month from each respective region. The Members of the Month will be selected based on an essay of no more than 500 words that describes how the nominee has contributed to his/her community, contributed to his/her fellow NBLSA members, and implemented this year's National Theme "Building Pipelines for the Future." National Member of the Month Nomination forms must be submitted by October 20, 2011. NCCU BLSA will highlight any member of the month that is selected from NCCU School of law. We will also choose a member of the year from NCCU School of Law. The criteria for BLSA’s member of the year will be publicized soon.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The NCCU BLSA Internship program was designed to offer undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to experience life as a law school student. Students undergo a rigorous selection process. They must receive the support of their academic deans; and recommendations from professors and professionals that can attest to their work ethics. Once admitted, each student is paired with a NCCU BLSA director. Each director concentrates on specific issues or opportunities. Some of those issues are: (1) Academic, Scholarship and Career Opportunities, Political and Social Action, International Relations, Social Programs, Competition Teams, and Community Service. Students will work closely with each director to ensure the success of programming and service learning initiatives. In addition, each student will be paired with a first year law student representative. Each first year representative will organize classroom visits and serve as a guide for interns to meet first year law professors. First year representatives will also organize tutorial sessions with each intern. The interns will also participate in the activities the Director of College Student Division organizes. These activities involve personal statement support, mock trial competitions, and LSAT support. Moreover, each intern will participate in the National Black Pre Law Conference held in Houston, Texas from November 17, 2011, to November 19, 2011. The Conference will expose students to different admission counselors and offer guidance and expertise for their law school application process.

BENEFITSThe benefits of the internship program are as follows:

• At least 15 hours of community service hours each semester, depending on the applicant’s participation in service projects. Hours may exceed the community service hour requirement,

• practicum credit from their degree program department, • access to the National Black Prelaw Conference, (admissions counselors, waived law school application.fees, etc.) and mock trial competition experience,

• free or reduced prices for; LSAT preparation courses, personal statement preparation, application guidanceand preparation, insight and guidance on completing the law school admissions process, LSAC fees andapplication fees, • interns may also be eligible for scholarships for academic performance and dedication to the program and first year law school preparation classes.

DIRECTOR OF INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS: TODD BEAMANJURIS DOCTOR, 2012, NCCU SCHOOL OF LAW

Clifton MorganCriminal Justice Honor Society,

President

Roland Reaves NCCU Student Activities Board

LaPorsha Leake, Alpha Lambda

Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta,

President

Erin Verdell, Student Judicial

Committee, Judicial Rep.

Cassandra Stokes, Executive Director

of Academic Affairs, SGA

COMPETITIONS

MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONDate: October, 2011-March, 2012Time: Training ScheduleLocation: January 2012, Birmingham, Alabama & March 2012, Washington, D.CAttendance: Approximately 8 members

Description: Over the past few years BLSA has maintained one of the best trial teams NCCU School of Law has to offer. We remain competitive. In 2011-2012, BLSA will support four NCCU Law students in the mock trial competition. We created a unique design that will enable our participants to compete and win against the best in the region and in the nation. Our Coach is the legendary Judge Fullwood. Our coaching staff includes Kirsten Lee (A.D.A) and Terence Barber (Private Practice). The mock trial team’s intern will provide moral and administrative support. In 2011-2012 we will win the national mock trial championship. Students will strengthen their court room decorum, learn how to work as a team during litigation and learn about trial techniques.

MOOT COURT COMPETITIONDate: October, 2011-March, 2012Time: Training ScheduleLocation: January 2012, Birmingham, Alabama & March 2012, Washington D.CAttendance: Approximately 20 students

Description: NCCU BLSA Moot Court team is one of the most competitive BLSA teams in the region. This year we hope to compete on the national level. In 2011-2012 BLSA will select one moot court team. BLSA’s 2011-2012 moot court coach is Professor Timothy Peterkin. Professor Peterkin is a legal writing professor and a practicing attorney. His skills and experiences will lead the moot court team to a national victory. The Moot Court team’s intern will provide administrative and moral support. As participants, students will learn valuable skills in oral arguments and effective legal writing techniques.

INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS COMPETITIONDate: October, 2011-March, 2012Time: Training ScheduleLocation: March 2012, Washington D.CAttendance: Approximately 20 students

Description: In 2011-2012 NCCU BLSA will compete in the first NBLSA International Negotiations Competition. NCCU School of Law is one of the few law school’s that offers an exemplary Dispute Resolution Institute. Our Coaches, Professor Kathleen Wallace and Professor Mark Morris has extensive experience with coaching international negotiation teams. They also have experience in international negotiations competitions. Professor Wallace and Professor Morris also direct the School of Law’s Dispute Resolution Institute. Students have an opportunity to show case their skills to employers and apply what they learn in a competitive setting.

END OF YEAR BANQUET & TRAVEL

END OF THE YEAR BANQUETDate: April 8, 2012Time: 7:00 pm-10:00 pmLocation: Downtown Marriott Event CenterAttendance: Approximately 200 BLSA students, Alumni, interns and professionals

Description: The BLSA end of the year banquet will place the 2011-2012 year in review. We will: highlight our contributors, acknowledge our sponsors, award our supporters, give away 8 scholarships, recognize our executive board, show a video, display a powerpoint, crown our competitors, applaud our coaches, recognize our alumni, thank our administration, bow for our Deans, give away bar survival packages (2), encourage our interns, thank our speaker, give everyone a round of applause, and say good night. We hope to support and recognize everyone that contributed to this year’s success. This banquet will significantly increase school and organization pride and self confidence through professionalism, recognition and inspiration.

REGIONAL CONVENTION IN ALABAMA (travel)Date: January 18, 2012Time: Training ScheduleLocation: January 18-22, 2012, Birmingham, Alabama & March, 2012, Washington D.CAttendance: Approximately 20 students

Description: The Regional Convention is a time to network with professionals, support competition teams, vote on the Southern Region’s constitution and bylaws, interview with employers, and represent our school’s name with professionalism, confidence and pride. Students that attend have the opportunity to receive free bar review courses and other financial and educational opportunities.

NATIONAL CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON D.C (travel)Date:March 7, 2012Time: TBALocation: Washington, D.CAttendance: Approximately 20 students

Description: The National Convention is a time to network with professionals, support competition teams that made it to the national level, vote on NBLSA’s constitution and bylaws, interview with employers, and represent our school’s name with professionalism, confidence and pride. Students that attend have the opportunity to receive free bar review courses, financial stipends. They can also network with corporate attorney’s, sports and entertainment law attorney’s, legislators, and many more.

Contact:For more information on programming, please contact:

Programming Team: Position & Contact:

Susan Dow Director of Social Programs socialprograms@nccublsa.org

Germaine Austin Interim Director of Community Service communityservice@nccublsa.org

Nzinga Hutchinson Director of Political & Social Action socialaction@nccublsa.org

Anica Nicholson Director of International Relations Internationalrelations@nccublsa.org

Tracy Moore Director of Scholarship, Academic Education@nccublsa.org

Santana Miller Director of Alumni Relations Alumni@nccublsa.org

Nikia Williams Director of Membership Membership@nccublsa.org

Marlin Jenkins Director of College Student Division CollegeStudent@nccublsa.org

Todd Beaman Director of Internship Programs Internshipprograms@nccublsa.org

Support Team: Support:

Germaine Austin Presidentpresident@nccublsa.org

Alyssa MooreVice Presidentvicepresident@nccublsa.org

Jowanda JonesTreasurerTreasurer@nccublsa.org

Cheri HamiltonSecretarySecretary@nccublsa.org

Shaunette StokesDirector of CommunicationsCommunications@nccublsa.org

Jillian Mack Parliamentarianparliamentarian@nccublsa.org

Brandon WrightChief of StaffChiefofstaff@nccublsa.org

Elizabeth WilliamsonHistorian@nccublsa.org

Community Service, Social & Political Action, International Relations

Social Programs, Alumni Affairs, Scholarship & Academic, Parliamentarian, College Student, trial team

Community Sponsorship Specialist, Sponsorship & Fundraising Team, Alumni

All Executive Board members Internal Affairs

All executive Board members external affairs

Trial Teams, International Negotiation Teams,

Membership, 1L Representatives, Interns

Alumni, All executive Board members visual projects