Welcome to the
Board of Student Advisers!
We’re the BSA, a group of students who teach first-year legal writing, mentor 1Ls, and organize the Ames Moot Court Competition.
Starting law school is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. We’re here to support you through it!
As BSA advisers, we work with first-year students throughout the Legal Research and Writing Program. We help you develop the skills you’ll use throughout law school and your legal career, while also serving as mentors as you adjust to life at HLS. Whether you have questions about legal writing, classes, or navigating your first year, we’re always happy to help!
The BSA is a close-knit group of student leaders selected through a competitive application process. Current advisers nominate applicants based on their teaching, editing, mentoring, and leadership experience, as well as a personal statement. First-year academic performance and faculty input are also considered, and the Director of the First-Year Legal Research and Writing Program makes the final selection. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you.
The 2026-2027 Executive Board
Have a question about the BSA?
Contact the Board or email Kristen Conklin, our Board of Student Advisers and Student Affairs Administrator, with general questions.