2023-2024 Community Service
King Day of Service
BLSA volunteered with Organic Oneness and Lotus Chicago to paint a mural at Carruthers Center. This project was a part of Bronzeville's King Day of Service, a mission to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving the local community. Every Mom Chicago BLSA representatives assembled kits of donated materials to support under-resourced mom’s postpartum care. Project sWish: Momster Mash
BLSA had the great opportunity to help out with Project sWish Momster Mash over Halloween weekend. It was a day dedicated to pampering, educating, and giving moms a much needed break. Be a Part of the Light with My Block, My Hood, My City
BLSA representatives helped decorate homes with holiday lights on MLK Drive in the South Side of Chicago as part of a larger advocacy campaign against neighborhood segregation and negligence from the local government and to support a positive community identity. Law Career Exploration Panel with University of Chicago
BLSA representatives hosted a networking and law school Q&A session with high school students from the University of Chicago’s College and Career Readiness Program. Affirmative Action and College Essay Readiness Presentation at the 17th Annual Silas Purnell College Expo
BLSA representatives gave an original presentation on affirmative action and college essay readiness with Chesterfield Community Council. |
2022-2023 Community Service
Mock Trial Tournament
BLSA volunteered as judges for The Great Chicago Fire Invitational, a collegiate mock trial tournament. Members had the opportunity to connect with college students across the region and reflect on pathways to law school. King Day of Service
BLSA volunteered with Organic Oneness to paint a mural at Reavis Elementary School. This project was a part of Bronzeville's King Day of Service, a mission to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving the local community. Halloween Decorating
BLSA volunteered with Chicago Youth Programs to help decorate the community center for their annual Halloween Haunted House. Chicago Youth Programs provides resources for at-risk youth living on the Southside of Chicago. |
Past Community Service Events
Thanksgiving Food Drive
BLSA recognizes that not everyone has the same access to food and groceries. To do our part, we host an annual, school-wide food drive to help Chicago-area families stock their pantries and enjoy the holiday.
Christmas Toy Drive
Many take gift-giving for granted, though it is a luxury for a lot of people. As long as we have something to give, BLSA is committed to directing our attention toward giving back to Chicago-area youth. The Holiday Toy Drive is our way of brightening the holidays for as many kids as we can. We encourage the students at large to give what they can as well.
Laptop Scholarship
In partnership with Legal Prep Charter Academy, BLSA has started an essay scholarship in hopes of giving high school juniors and seniors the tools they need to be successful after graduation. Ten selected applicants will be awarded a brand new laptop, as they embark on the next stage of their education. This scholarship is only made possible by our sponsors, who we ask to get behind this initiative, so it can continue for years to come.
Law Student for a Day
A lot of young scholars want to be lawyers, but few know what it's like to be a law student. This shadowing program allows us to expose secondary school students to the daily experiences of today's law student. But it also allows us to build relationships with the students who will one day fill our seats.
BLSA recognizes that not everyone has the same access to food and groceries. To do our part, we host an annual, school-wide food drive to help Chicago-area families stock their pantries and enjoy the holiday.
Christmas Toy Drive
Many take gift-giving for granted, though it is a luxury for a lot of people. As long as we have something to give, BLSA is committed to directing our attention toward giving back to Chicago-area youth. The Holiday Toy Drive is our way of brightening the holidays for as many kids as we can. We encourage the students at large to give what they can as well.
Laptop Scholarship
In partnership with Legal Prep Charter Academy, BLSA has started an essay scholarship in hopes of giving high school juniors and seniors the tools they need to be successful after graduation. Ten selected applicants will be awarded a brand new laptop, as they embark on the next stage of their education. This scholarship is only made possible by our sponsors, who we ask to get behind this initiative, so it can continue for years to come.
Law Student for a Day
A lot of young scholars want to be lawyers, but few know what it's like to be a law student. This shadowing program allows us to expose secondary school students to the daily experiences of today's law student. But it also allows us to build relationships with the students who will one day fill our seats.