Black Law Students Association at CUNY
City University of New York
About Black Law Students Association at CUNY
The Black Law Students Association at CUNY represents a community of law students united by shared commitment to justice, equity, and social change at the City University of New York's school of law in Long Island City, NY. The organization exists within an institution deeply rooted in making legal education accessible and training lawyers dedicated to public interest work and dismantling systemic injustice.
Founded as part of CUNY Law's broader mission established in 1983, the Black Law Students Association serves students who understand that diversity of experience, background, and perspective generates invaluable learning in the study of law. The organization recognizes the historical and ongoing effects of racism and discrimination on American society and the legal profession, positioning itself as a space where Black law students can support one another while pursuing meaningful legal careers.
Operating from CUNY Law's Long Island City location in Queens, the association connects students to a community that values inclusion and the pursuit of justice. Members participate in a law school environment that emphasizes how legal practice can address root causes of systemic oppression and serve communities experiencing intersecting injustices. The organization provides networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities grounded in the values of equity and social responsibility.
Through student-organized events, discussions, and community engagement, the Black Law Students Association helps its members develop both as legal professionals and as advocates committed to transforming what justice looks like. The organization embodies CUNY Law's vision of cultivating lawyers who see the law as a tool for social good and are prepared to serve underrepresented communities throughout New York and beyond.