The LatinX Law Students Association (LLSA) serves as a conduit for a collective Latina/o law student voice at the University of Colorado. We are dedicated to promoting and sustaining the academic and personal sucess, as well as the professional development of Latina/o law students. We recognize that we cannot merely seek achievement for ourselves and forget about the progress and prosperity of our community; we are one and the same. We are committed to fostering a sense of community for all students present at CU Law.

The LatinX Law Students Association (LLSA) serves as a conduit for a collective Latina/o law student voice at the University of Colorado. We are dedicated to promoting and sustaining academic and personal success and the professional development of Latina/o law students. We recognize that we cannot merely seek achievement for ourselves and forget about the progress and prosperity of our community; we must stand in solidarity. We are committed to fostering a sense of community for all students present at CU Law.

Our goals are to:

  • Articulate and promote the academic and professional needs and goals of Latina and Latino Law Students;
  • Influence the legal community to effectuate positive and substantive change in the fields of legal education and the representation of the Latino community;
  • Build a sense of community within the Latina and Latino Law Students;
  • Make a positive impact in the Latino community;
  • Instill within the Latina and Latino Law Student and Attorney the need to use their professional status to effectuate positive change within the Latino community; and
  • Establish strong, sustainable, and respectful coalitions with students, attorneys, and organizations of color; and other organizations and individuals that espouse the goals that LLSA represents.

Past Activities:

  • Outlining and exam-taking tips session
  • Lunch with Administrative Law Judges
  • Mentor/ Mentee program with the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
  • Annual 1L Welcome BBQ
  • Game nights

Officers:

President: Heather Birdsong
Vice President: Vianey Almaguer
Treasurer: Mariela Hollines
CHBA Rep: Colleen Garcia
Social Media Coordinator: Mac Villagomez-Tapia

EMAIL: LLSA@colorado.edu

 

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