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: Ashley Stephens, asst3815@colorado.edu
- Vice President: Jose Rodriguez, Jose.Rodriguez@colorado.edu
- Treasurer: Rick Zorce, rizo0241@colorado.edu
- CHBA Rep: Clarice Tenorio, Clarice.Tenorio@colorado.edu
Other resources:
- Visit our national affiliate's website!
- Join LLSA on Canvas for updates and events! (note: interacting with our canvas page requires you to log into your colorado.edu institutional account before following the link)