BLSA takes annual Survival of the Fittest event virtual

Current and prospective students, alumni, and legal professionals including judges and various types of attorneys, participated in the annual Survival of the Fittest event hosted by Stetson BLSA. The event was held virtually this year.
Current and prospective students, alumni, and legal professionals including judges and various types of attorneys, participated in the annual Survival of the Fittest event hosted by Stetson BLSA. The event was held virtually this year.

On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, Stetson’s BLSA hosted Survival of the Fittest, an annual event for the Black Law Students Association aimed at teaching practical tools to navigate the legal profession.

The online conference gave students a unique opportunity to network and learn from a large group of legal professionals across a broad spectrum of disciplines. This year’s panels included Judges, Solo Practitioners, Government Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, and even a JD Career panel. In addition to gaining practical tools, organizers hoped students would have a chance to consider how the practice of law and identity intersect.

This year BLSA focused on providing students and perspective students with the opportunity to hear directly from distinguished attorneys what it takes to successfully complete law school and thrive in their professional career. The topics of career development, networking, etiquette, maintaining relationships in the legal profession and navigating through adversity were highlighted throughout the event.

“There was an amazing turnout this year with fantastic and insightful speakers,” said Jasmine Mattear, Stetson BLSA president. “Stetson’s Black Law Student Association’s alumni network continues to be dedicated to pouring back into the Stetson community and for that BLSA is extremely grateful. Additionally, some Stetson Law prospective students attended the event! It was exciting to have the opportunity to interact with potential future Hatters!”

A special thanks to the Office of Career Development for always supporting Survival of the Fittest, BLSA and most importantly students in preparing for and securing internships and jobs. This event would not be possible if not for the help from Media Services, The Office of Career Development, and Stetson Alumni.

“The 2020-2021 BLSA Executive Board encourages all students to hold their passions close, work hard, dream big, and to never give up,” Mattear said. “Always remember what drives you!”

Post date: Oct. 28, 2020

Media contact: Kate Bradshaw
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