Asian American Law Students Association (AALSA)
Asian American Law Students Association, in its formative stages at Emory, provides educational programs about other legal systems and explores prospective employment and networking opportunities within the Asian community.
AALSA is open to all students regardless of ethnicity.
Black Law Student Association (BLSA)
Black Law Student Association articulates and advocates the needs and goals of black law students, focuses on the relationships of black attorneys to the American legal structure and brings legal training to bear on the problems of the black community. BLSA plans several projects each year to address its areas of concern.
BLSA is open to all students regardless of ethnicity.
Emory Gay and Lesbian Advocates (EGLA)
Emory Gay and Lesbian Advocates is an organization in the Law School open to all students which addresses the legal concerns of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community and advocates equal and dignified participation of gay people in the law school community. The group holds regular meetings and social events and hosts speakers.
EGLA is open to all students regardless of ethnicity or sexual orientation.
Hispanic Law Society (HLS)
The Hispanic Law Society is comprised of students interested in issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino community. Membership is open to students of all backgrounds. HLS activities include: salsa-dancing socials, wine & cheese networking with local legal professionals and recruiters, academic and career-oriented workshops and panels, and community service activities.
HLS is open to all students regardless of ethnicity.
International Law Society (ILS)
International Law Society seeks to promote awareness of world issues in relation to the legal profession. The society has members who are interested in both private and public international law. Activities include lectures on general international topics or on practicing international law, communications with Atlanta international organizations, and searches for career opportunities in international law.
ILS is open to all students regardless of ethnicity.
Legal Association for Women Students (LAWS)
Legal Association for Women Students encourages increased awareness and discussion of legal issues concerning women and challenges facing women in the law. LAWS invites judges, politicians, lawyers, and professors to speak on a broad range of topics such as health law, domestic violence, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, feminist legal theory, and the particular challenges facing women in the legal marketplace. Other activities include a mentoring program pairing law students with local Emory alumnae, a brown bag lunch series with professors, and a seminar on developing communications skills. LAWS also sponsors an annual fundraiser to aid a local rape crisis center and battered women's shelter.
Emory South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA)
Our mission is to serve the South Asian community through community service; to promote an understanding and appreciation of South Asian political, legal, and social issues; to develop relationships among all Emory students, the greater South Asian community, and Atlanta; and to expand Emory's diversity initiatives by being a resource for potential incoming South Asian and other minority law students.
SALSA is open to all students regardless of ethnicity.