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Welcome to the
Board of Student Advisers!<\/h1>\n

We\u2019re the BSA, a group of students who teach first-year legal writing, mentor 1Ls, and organize the Ames Moot Court Competition.<\/p>\n

\n Apply to Join Us<\/a>\n Meet the Members<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Starting law school is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. We\u2019re here to support you through it!<\/p>\n

As BSA advisers, we work with first-year students throughout the Legal Research and Writing Program. We help you develop the skills you\u2019ll 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\u2019re always happy to help!<\/p>\n

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\u2019re interested in joining us, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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1L Ames \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n
Learn about your first moot court experience.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
Upper-Level Ames \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n
Competition rounds, briefs, and past winners.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
Current Members \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n
Meet this year\u2019s Board.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
1L Resource Library \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n
Guides, tips, and materials for your first year.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
History \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n
Learn more about the Board\u2019s history and traditions.<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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The 2026-2027 Executive Board<\/p>\n

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Amber Patrick<\/div>\n
VP of Advising<\/div>\n Email<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Emma Ronzetti<\/div>\n
VP of Ames Competitions<\/div>\n Email<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Ruth Jaensubhakij<\/div>\n
President<\/div>\n Email<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Katelyn Pasierb<\/div>\n
VP of Legal Research and Writing<\/div>\n Email<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Kent Vo<\/div>\n
VP of Management<\/div>\n Email<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Have a question about the BSA?
Contact the Board<\/a> or email Kristen Conklin<\/a>, our Board of Student Advisers and Student Affairs Administrator, with general questions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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