A.P. Tureaud Chapter of BLSA Mock Trial Team, The Headliners, take home 1st Place at SRBLSA Convention!!!

The A.P. Tureaud Chapter made history when the chapter mock trial team took home 1st place at the SRBLSA convention in Birmingham, Alabama held this past week.  The team consisting of Thaddeus Johnson, Shari Graham, Bonycle Thornton & Germani Hardeman performed perfectly as they were able to boast a 5-0 winning record.  The team was coached by BLSA alumni Dante Butler and Nia Weeks.  The team will be representing the chapter in the upcoming National Competition held in Washington, D.C. in March 2012.  


Congrats to THE HEADLINERS!!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE A.P. TUREAUD CHAPTER OF BLSA!!!

AS THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE, PLEASE ENJOY TIME WITH YOUR FAMILIES.  CHERISH THE SMILES AND LAUGHS SHARED AMONG YOUR LOVED ONES.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, TAKE TIME TO REFLECT ON THIS YEAR'S SUCCESSES AND AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT.  COME BACK REJUVENATED AND READY TO TACKLE THE YEAR OF 2012.  


SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!!!




Kenneth R. O'Rourke Jr.
BLSA, President

A.P. Tureaud Chapter Events Are Huge Successes!!!!

The past two weeks have been very busy for the BLSA members here at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.  First, we held two successful Thursday general body meetings for both the daytime and evening students.  Second, the BLSA Friday Fall Soiree' was hugely successful as the event housed over 400+ participants in the Metro New Orleans area.  Third, chapter Treasurer and SRBLSA Program Director for Sub Region II, Atoyia Scott spearheaded a very successful Law Camp/Retreat the next day.  The retreat was geared toward high school, college and law students from Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana with panel discussions focusing on Bar prep, Law School Exam prep, LSAT prep and general information on the legal profession.  Several alumni were in attendance to show their support for the chapter.

SRBLSA Vice President, Danny Patterson & Atoyia Scott

For more pictures see link below:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.250765728303075.60913.199335686779413&type=1


Last, on October 13, 2011, Social Chairperson, Ashley Jones spearheaded the Annual Judge Ivan Lemelle Mixer which was held in Judge Lemelle's courtroom (United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana).  Judge Lemelle, a Loyola Law graduate, has been hosting the event for several years. The event's focus is on networking as several law students (1Ls, 2Ls & 3Ls) and members of several legal organizations were able to partake in the comfortable atmosphere provided. 1L, Ashley Dunn had this to say about her experience:

As a 1L evening student at Loyola University, it can be hard to

network since most of my classmates have busy work schedules. However, as a member of BLSA I have had some amazing opportunities to meet new people. The students are extremely helpful with any questions I have and make me feel like family. Recently, at the Judge Lemelle mixer I

was able to meet with local Judges and attorneys in a relaxed

atmosphere.  I was able to gain some networking contacts and was even

later offered a part time clerkship. I would have not been able to do

that on my own so quickly. I look forward to attending more BLSA

events in the future.

Judge Ivan Lemelle addresses the guests.

link to pictures below:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253034494742865.61391.199335686779413&type=1

Special thanks to our BLSA alumni, school faculty and staff:

The Honorable Judge Ivan Lemelle

The Honorable Judge June Darensburg

Dean Maria Lopez

Dean Michelle Allison-Davis

Professor Andrea Armstrong

Professor Bobby Harges

Kelly Legier, Esq. (LSBA)

Sharonda Williams, Esq.

Bobby Jones, Esq.

Upcoming events:

October 18th BAC Rm 202 @ 5pm - Panel Discussion on Exam Prep. (1Ls strongly encouraged to attend)

October 19th BAC Rm 202 @ 5pm- Handling Law School Debt - Guest Alumni Speaker Orian Williams L'06 

October 29th - Annual Dean Westerfield Picnic.

The BLSA Trifecta!!!!! October 6th, 7th & 8th!!!!

This week is an eventful week for The A.P. Tureaud Chapter of BLSA. 

 First, the 2nd General Body Meeting will be held Thursday, October 6th in Room 111 @ 12:30 p.m. (Day Students) & 5:00 p.m. (Evening Students) in Rm 312.

Second, BLSA will have its Fall Soiree' at Eifel on Friday, October 7th.  The event is open to everyone, but free for BLSA members before 11p.m.  Cosmopolitan Dress Strongly Suggested!!!

Last, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law will be hosting the SRBLSA Law Camp for law students, college students & high school students on Saturday, October 8th 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Come out and support these events as they will be great experiences for all involved!!!

Mentor/Mentee Meetings are Successes!!!

On September 6th & 7th, Mentorship Committee Chairpersons Camille Bryant and Cassie Jeremie held meetings to discuss the roles and responsibilities of both the mentors and mentees that are participating in this year's Mentor/Mentee program.  Currently, there are 20+ paired mentors and mentees. 

 If you are a 1L and would like to be paired up with a mentor, please contact Camille Bryant or Cassie Jeremie by sending an email to blsa@loyno.edu.  Please type in the heading bar "Mentor Program" and someone will contact you as soon as possible.

1st General Body Meeting Thursday 9/1/11 @ 12:30pm Rm 111

Greetings everyone,

Just a reminder that our 1st general body meeting will be held this Thursday September 1st at 12:30 pm in Room 111.

Please be ready for a great meeting.  

Food will be served.

BLSA 1L Mixer Thank You's & Pics!!!

On Saturday, August 20th 2011, the A.P. Tureaud Chapter of BLSA held its annual 1L mixer at the McKenna Museum of African American Art.  The chapter welcomed over 15 new 1Ls as well as many faculty and alumni.  All in all, over 80 people were in attendance and enjoyed food, friends, music and fun.  This is only the beginning to a great year for the chapter.  Please stay tuned!!!

Pics are included on our facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.229922850387363.56281.199335686779413

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