2/8/10--For the second year in a row, the BC Law Black Law Students Association (BLSA) was awarded the Northeast Black Law Students Association Chapter of the Year award.

"We're very proud of our BLSA chapter," said BC Law Dean John Garvey. "This award is an illustration of the type of very special community we have here. I want to congratulate the BLSA on a job well done."

The award is given to the chapter who has made a difference in their community and has improved the quality of their law school by enhancing social awareness and communal activism, while representing the ideals and executing the initiatives of NBLSA. BC Law's BLSA took first place over Boston University and Harvard, respectively.

At this year's convention, BC Law's BLSA was represented by Carmelia Estriplet, Noah Grabisch, Alexander Paulino, and Carla Reeves. Professor Richard Albert also attended and participated in two panel discussions.

The Black Law Students Association focuses on sensitizing the legal establishment to the needs of the Black community, promoting the professional needs of Black law students, and assisting in the recruitment, retention, and placement of students of color.