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NEBLSA Regional Convention — 1/26-1/30
NEBLSA REGIONAL CONVENTION: “BUILDING ON EXCELLENCE” Equipping You with Tools to Fulfill Your Destiny
January 26-30, 2011
Contact Leah at hblsaexternalvicepresident@gmail.com
Join NEBLSA at the renowned MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT for the 2011 Northeast Black Law Students Association Regional Convention. Our annual convention will be held from January 26-30, 2011 and will bring together BLSA members from 33 different law schools in the Northeast Region.
The convention will include: election of next year’s Regional Officers, the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competitions, the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition, the Chapter of the Year Award, Recognition of Outstanding BLSA Members, Informative Workshops, Inspirational Speakers, College Student Division Programming, Career Fair, Networking with Practicing Attorneys and Judges, Opportunities to Network with Practitioners, Themed Luncheons, Receptions, Banquets, Socials, Entertainment, and more!
If you would like to attend, please submit a Letter of Interest to Leah at hblsaexternalvicepresident@gmail.com. Your letter should explain why you want to attend the convention, note any intention to run for a regional office, and express the level of your participation in Harvard BLSA events. Please also include your willingness/ability to drive. Qualified delegates will be selected by lottery.
1L Job Fair – 12/1@6pm
Professional Development
Wednesday, December 1, 6:00-8:00PM
Ropes Gray (Pound)
Please come out to the event to support Harvard BLSA! The 1L Job Fair is a signature event for the organization, and our firm sponsors are expecting to see BLSA members in attendance. Stop by and chat with your summer/future employer. Volunteer to help. Grab some firm swag. Be around to offer last-minute tips to 1Ls. Plus, it’s never too late to speak with recruiters about any possible openings for the summer class.
We look forward to seeing you all at the December Fair! Please spread the word to your friends, including those who are not HBLSA members. If you have questions, please email Lauren Moore, Chequan Lewis and Ieshaah Murphy at HBLSAProfessionalDevelopment@gmail.com.
Jazz Night – 12/2@8pm
Social Committee
Thursday, December 2nd, 8pm-10pm
Conga Bar & Restaurant, 1 Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA
Cocktail attire
Come celebrate the end of the semester, the start of winter and the upcoming holiday season with HBLSA! Enjoy live jazz and free cocktails and h’ordeuvres with your HBLSA family at Conga in Harvard Square. Cocktail attire is requested. We hope to see you there!
Volunteer at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter – 12/3
Community Service
Friday, December 3rd
Time TBD
Next Friday, December 3rd, The Community Service Committee will be volunteering to serve dinner to the homeless at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter. The time is TBD by this Monday. Anyone interested in going should email community service at hblsacommunityservice@gmail.com.