Scholarship Info and Other News

(1) Black Women Lawyers Association Scholarship Application
"This year the BWLA will award scholarship(s) to second and third-year full time law students as well as fourth year law students enrolled in night programs who intend to practice law in California. Recipients are slected on the basis of financial need, community service, academic achievement and legal writing ability...

...Completed applications must be postmarked no later than March 27, 2009. Successful applicants will be recognized at the Black Women Lawyer's Foundation Luncheon at the Luxe Hotel on May 2, 2009.

If you have any question regarding the scholarships and/or the application process, please feel fre to contact Milka M. Hilaire at mika@ahblegal.com"

(2) "Discovering Robeson: How a dead man walked into my life and changed it forver."
Friday February 13, 2009 7:00pm @ San Jose State University. Admission $5.00.

"The story of how actor, singer, and civil rights pioneer Paul Robeson was introduced to Nigerian-born Tayo Aluko some twenty years after Robeson's death.

Upcoming Events

Throwdown Thursday, February 5^th

We'll be having our Throwdown Thursday at the 4th Street Bowl this Thursday, Feb 5th from 8pm to 12 am. I reserved it for a party of 30, with it being 7 people per lane. Its going to cost $4.50 per person for the game and $3 per person for shoes. The spot has a lounge/bar with happy hour starting from 4 pm to 7, and karokee starting at 8, so it should be pretty interesting. Sit back, socialize and hit a couple strikes!

Celebrating Black History Month at SCU

Santa Clara University has arranged an array of events to celebrate Black History Month. There are several upcoming readings, speakers and film screenings, so please check it out!

NBLSA Scholarship and Annual Convention

The National Black Law Students Association will be holding its annual National Convention in Irvine from March 18 – March 22, 2009. If you are interested in attending this convention, please contact me for further information.

Don't forget about the 2009 NBLSA scholarship application packet. There are four different scholarships which you may apply for. All scholarship applications must be submitted to nblsascholarships@gmail.com by March 1, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be notified at the National Convention in March.

Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program

The Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program is now available online at the following link: http://www.sfbar.org/diversity/scholarships.aspx. Student recipients receive a $10,000 scholarship towards their first year of law school. Thereafter, the scholarship is renewable for an additional two years. The deadline for completed applications is May 15, 2009, by 4:00 p.m.

Alumni Reception:

BLSA Alumni Reception Saturday, Feb. 21st

BLSA is hosting the 2009 BLSA Alumni Reunion Reception to establish closer relationships with our alumni and to bring them back on campus!

Please come and meet some of our distinguished alumni and expand your SCU network!

When: Saturday, February 21, 2009. 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where: Fiorillo's Restaurant
638 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Cost: Donations Accepted