THE MID-ATLANTIC BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
The Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association ("MABLSA") is comprised of four sub-regions which are the DC/MD Sub-Region; Greater Philadelphia Sub-Region; PA/WV Sub-Region and VA Sub-Region.  MABLSA is a regional affiliate of the National Black Law Students Association (“NBLSA”), a student-run, national organization formed to articulate and promote the needs and goals of Black law students. NBLSA was founded in 1968 to increase the number of culturally responsible Black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact their communities.

REGIONAL THEME

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Given the social and political climate of our nation, we felt it imperative to develop a theme that would convey a message of resilience, togetherness, responsibility and audacity.
“Facing Forward” reflects our resolve to be unwavering in our commitment to further advancing the mission of the National Black Law Students Association, which is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
In facing forward, we acknowledge that leadership is not a privilege, rather it is a right that we must intentionally exercise and embrace in order to better ourselves, support each other, and meaningfully contribute to society.

SUB-REGIONS

MABLSA is comprised of four sub-regions which are the DC/MD Sub-Region; Greater Philadelphia Sub-Region; PA/WV Sub-Region and VA Sub-Region. ​
DC / MD
DC / MD SUB-REGION
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GREATER PHILLY SUB-REGION
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PA / WV SUB-REGION
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VA SUB-REGION

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR

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Dear MABLSA Family:

​This year, we celebrated the 50th year of Black and minority excellence in legal education. It is my privilege to serve as your 2018-2019 Mid-Atlantic Chair, as we embark upon the next half of a century.
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In our march forward into the 51st year, we must be mindful that the rights and freedoms that were won years ago, remain under constant attack today. I believe that as MABLSA members, we not only have the power to lead our communities -- it is our right. I look forward to working with the 2018-2019 Regional Executive Board and every member of the MABLSA family. Here's to another year of excellence!
Yours in MABLSA Service,
Andrea "Dre" Dargin

Call to Service

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
There are currently vacancies on the 2018 - 2019 MABLSA Regional Executive Board. To learn more about vacant positions and for information on how to apply, click the "Get Involved" link below. ​