Student Organizations and Law Journals
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Minority Student Organizations
Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
Visit the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association website
Asian Pacific American Law Student Organizatio (APALSA) is dedicated to: (1) supporting Asian and Pacific Islander (API) law students by providing professional development and mentorship opportunities and social events; (2) advocating for API law students’ interests in the Law School and in the legal profession; (3) serving as an ally to other minority student groups on and off campus to promote diversity and awareness in the law school and in the legal profession; (4) and collaborating with the Asian Bar Association of Washington.
Main contact:
Co-Presidents: Jackie Purmort-LaBue (), Eric Chung ()
(Contact last updated: 10/21/2024)
Black Law Students Association
Visit the Black Law Students Association website
The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) supports Black and minority students with the resources needed to excel academically, thrive professionally, and make positive impacts on the community. We aim to foster an inclusive community and provide support for Black law students.
Main contact:
Co-Presidents: Ian Seabrooks – , Cherita Raines -
VP: Tavis McClain –
(Contact last updated: 10/21/2024)
Filipino Law Student Association
Visit the Filipino Law Student Association website
The Filipino Law Students Association, also known as FLSA, at the University of Washington School of Law endeavors to create an inclusive and supportive environment for Filipino students and its allies.
Contact: Hope Juzon <>
(Contact last updated: 10/21/2024)
Jewish Law Students Association
Visit the Jewish Law Students Association website
The mission of the Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) is to celebrate the tradition of lawyering as a form of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). The JLSA is designed to meet the needs of the Jewish student body within the University of Washington School of Law.
Main Contact:
Co-Prez Woody Fuller - , Will Kronblat -
(Contact last updated: 10/21/2024)
Latinx Law Student Association
Visit the Latinx Law Student Association website
The Latinx Law Student Associated (LLSA) provides professional, educational, and social support to member students while simultaneously fostering community amongst Latinx students on campus and in the Washington legal community. LLSA promotes the success of Latinx law students by organizing a variety of events, including networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and cultural celebrations. LLSA also strives to increase diversity and Latinx representation in the UW Law community and bring attention to a range of minority-related, social justice issues.
Contact:
(Contact last updated: 9/22/2023)
Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Student Association
Visit the Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Student Association website
MESALSA strives to create a sense of community among students of Middle Eastern and South Asian heritage, as well as students interested in the Middle East and South Asia. MESLASA organizes several events throughout the school year including cultural celebrations and networking opportunities, with a goal of providing mentorship and support for diverse students in the legal field.
Contact:
(Contact last updated: 9/22/2023)
Minority Law Student Association
Visit the Minority Law Student Association website
The Minority Law Student Association (MLSA) provides a space for systemically marginalized students to build community, challenge structures of power, and advance social justice. MLSA intentionally creates a place for students of color, queer folks, people with disabilities, and others from historically marginalized backgrounds who continue to face barriers in accessing legal institutions and justice. It stands in solidarity with students whose paths may differ from traditional law school trajectories, fostering a sense of community for those pursuing similar goals. Alongside other affinity groups, MLSA is dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of minority students.
Contact:
(Contact last updated: 9/22/2023)
Native American Law Student Association
Visit the Native American Law Student Association website
The Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) was founded in 1970 to support Native and Indigenous students at the University of Washington School of Law. NALSA seeks to promote the study of Indian law and Tribal law among all law students to serve Tribes and Native communities with a commitment to excellence and cultural competence. NALSA also provides support and community to American Indian and Alaska Native students at our law school through scholarship, mentorship, and community events.
Contact:
(Contact last updated: 9/22/2023)
OUTlaws (LGBTQ+ Student Group)
Visit the OUTlaws (LGBTQ+ Student Group) website
The purpose of OUTlaws is to provide a social and support network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) law students at the University of Washington (UW) School of Law; to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ legal issues within the student body and faculty; and to provide mentoring to law students by sponsoring on-campus speakers, discussion panels and advocacy activities.
Contact:
(Contact last updated: 10/21/2024)
Parents Attending Law School
Visit the Parents Attending Law School website
PALS aims to create a social network, support group and student organization for students who have or are considering having children, as well as raising awareness in the law school community about work-family and parenting-related issues.
Contact:
(Contact last updated: 10/21/2024)
Women's Law Caucus
Visit the Women's Law Caucus website
The Women’s Law Caucus is an intersectional feminist organization dedicated to raising awareness about women in law—both as professionals in the field and as subjects of the law. With the changing legal landscape related to reproductive rights, we want to create a safe space for students to discuss these topics and also be agents of change. We provide support to law students through mentorship programs, informational workshops, networking and service opportunities, and educational and social events.
Contact:
(Contact last updated: 10/23/2024)