Black Law Students Association General Body Meeting

Classroom D and Virtual Option

Come join the Black Law Students Association as we kick off the school year at our first General Body Meeting! This meeting will allow students to meet the Executive Board and learn about the goals, mission, and purpose of BLSA as well as all of our exciting events we have coming up this Fall. BLSA […]

Crash Course on Stetson Law’s Concentrations

Join BLSA on October 1th, 2022, from 12:05 PM-12:55PM for our second General Body Meeting of the year! Learn about our upcoming events and possible opportunities available to our general body members. Additionally, this GBM will include a special presentation and panel discussion on the several Certificates of Concentration students may earn during their legal […]

BLSA Alumni Game Night

Join us on Friday, October 14th, from 7:00PM-9:00PM for a game night with our Alumni! This event will encourage socializing and networking, all while in a friendly and relaxed environment. Please RSVP on Engage  E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program  

BLSA Study Hall

Join BLSA for our monthly Study Hall and member check-in! Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP on Engage E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program

BLSA Tabling

BLSA will be tabling in the Crummer Courtyard. Stop by to say hello, learn about BLSA and our events, and grab a treat! E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program

BLSA General Body Meeting: Public Interest Law Panel

Join BLSA on November 3rd, 2022, from 11:30AM-12:30PM for our final General Body Meeting of the year! We'll be joined by BLSA Alumni who serve as Assistant State Attorneys and Assistant Public Defenders from the surrounding circuits for a panel discussion on Public Interest Lawyering. These alum will discuss their careers and offer advice to […]

Race and the Law: The Black Legislator

Stetson's Black Law Student's Association is dedicated to providing our general body members and more broadly the entire Stetson student body with events that are designed to expose them to potential legal career options. As only 5% of lawyers in the United States are Black, it is clear that there is a shortage of voices […]

BLSA Study Hall

Join BLSA for our monthly Study Hall and member check-in! Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP on Engage E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program

2023 MLK Day Parade

Downtown St. Petersburg

Please join BLSA at the 2023 MLK Day Parade hosted by Advantage Village Academy (AVA). BLSA will be walking in the MLK Jr. Day Parade through downtown St. Petersburg to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The parade begins at 11AM.  All members of the Stetson Law Community (including Alumni) […]

BLSA General Body Meeting: Estate Planning 101

Are you interested in learning more about wills, trusts, and estates, but don't know where to begin? This meeting is for you! Join BLSA for our first General Body Meeting of the year, featuring guest speaker and estate planning attorney, Alan S. Gassman, Esq. We will discuss what estate planning is, the importance of estate planning, […]

BLSA Dinner at Chief’s Creole Cafe

Chief's Creole Cafe 833 22nd St. S. , St. Petersburg

Join BLSA for a group dinner at Chief’s Creole Cafe--a Black-owned, Louisiana-style restaurant located in the Deuces, the historic 22nd Street South District, which was the former hub of Black businesses, homes, and entertainment during the time of segregation in St. Petersburg. Please RSVP on Engage  E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program

Black Leaders in the Law: A Celebration of Black History

Amphitheatre by Banyan Courtyard

Join BLSA for a celebration of Black history! As we display Black leaders in the law, students will have an opportunity to learn about the contributions each leader has made to the legal profession and fellowship in recognition of Black History Month. Please RSVP on Engage  E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this […]

Mentor/Mentee Speed Dating

All 1Ls and 2Ls (and, yes, even 3Ls) are encouraged to participate! :) Hispanic Bar Association (HBA) and Immigration Law Student Association (ILSA) are collaborating with the USF Minorities in Pre-Law (USF MPL) organization to set up this mentorship connection between our local campuses. As Stetson Law is USF's local law school, we thought it […]

Survival of the Fittest: Speed Networking

A seat at the table means that you are part of a conversation. Join BLSA for our annual Survival of the Fittest program, where we help students prepare for their legal careers. Through Speed Networking with Stetson Alumni and other attorneys and judges in the Tampa Bay area, students will have the opportunity to make […]

State of the Uterus: A Deep Dive into Florida’s Reproductive Rights Legislation and Litigation ~ Diversity Week

In partnership with the Center for Reproductive Rights, BLSA and AALSA presents a panelist discussion on the current state of Reproductive Rights legislation and litigation in Florida, in addition to the groundwork happening through local advocacy organizations dedicated to obtaining Reproductive Justice for all. Please RSVP on Engage  E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations […]

Study Hall

Join BLSA for our monthly Study Hall! Please RSVP on Engage  E-mail [email protected] should you need ADA accommodations for this program

Headshot Marathon: Tampa Law Center

Smith Courtroom

Show the legal world you're ready to connect! Continuing with Stetson's Headshot Marathon, we are excited to offer another chance to get your headshots done. Students will have the opportunity to sit for a professional headshot with Mark Wemple, a local, professional photographer. April 4 - 3:00pm – 6:00pm TLC Courtroom Please sign-up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ACAA2CA0FAC52-headshot This is […]