Black Law Students Association at CUNY

The Black Law Students Association at CUNY is a student organization dedicated to fostering community, dialogue, and professional development within the City University of New York's law school, located in Long Island City, NY. As part of one of the nation's leading public interest law schools, the organization serves law students who are committed to using their legal education as a tool for social good and systemic change.

Based at CUNY Law in Long Island City, the Black Law Students Association provides a vital platform for student engagement, networking, and advocacy. The organization operates within an institution founded in 1983 with a core mission to make legal education more accessible and to train outstanding public interest lawyers dedicated to addressing overlapping and intersecting injustices. CUNY Law has consistently been recognized among the top law schools for diversity, valuing the perspectives and experiences that Black law students bring to the legal profession.

The association connects students with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and community involvement. Members benefit from being part of a law school that emphasizes experiential learning, client-facing work, and movement-led lawyering through its extensive clinical programs. The organization supports students in exploring how legal practice can advance social justice and equity within their communities.

Located just minutes from Manhattan in Queens, CUNY Law's Long Island City campus sits in one of New York City's most diverse boroughs, providing students with direct access to communities most impacted by systemic inequities. The Black Law Students Association empowers its members to graduate as attorneys prepared to transform the legal profession and expand access to justice for underserved populations.