The Midwestern Region of the National Black Law Students Association cordially invites you to our 53nd MWBLSA Regional Convention! It will be held from Wednesday, February 3rd through Sunday, February 7th, 2021. This year, we are hosting our annual convention VIRTUALLY. The Gala Awards Ceremony will be broadcasted live from the city of Detroit, MI! Our Regional Convention is comprised of 6 individual conferences. Conference dates are as follows:
CBMMTC & TMMCC (Mock Trial & Moot Court Competition): Feb 3rd-5th
Law Student Conference: Feb 4th (Plenary Session I at 4:00pm)-9th
Alumni/Attorney Conference: Feb 5th-6th
Pre-Law Student Conference: Feb 5th-6th
Career Expo and Mock Interviews: Feb 5th
Our annual conventions consist of powerful panel discussions, networking opportunities, community service initiatives, receptions, awards gala, and SO much more.
Join us as we celebrate 53 years of service and achievements in the Midwestern Black law community!
CBMMTC & TMMCC (Mock Trial & Moot Court Competition): Feb 3rd-5th
Law Student Conference: Feb 4th (Plenary Session I at 4:00pm)-9th
Alumni/Attorney Conference: Feb 5th-6th
Pre-Law Student Conference: Feb 5th-6th
Career Expo and Mock Interviews: Feb 5th
Our annual conventions consist of powerful panel discussions, networking opportunities, community service initiatives, receptions, awards gala, and SO much more.
Join us as we celebrate 53 years of service and achievements in the Midwestern Black law community!
53rd Annual MWBLSA Convention Schedule
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Wednesday, February 3rd
Mock Trial and Moot Court Welcome Receptions* Mock Trial and Moot Court Preliminary Rounds* Thursday, February 4th 9 am-3 pm Registration Mock Trial and Moot Court Quarter Finals* Mock Trial and Moot Court Semi-Finals* 4 pm-5 pm Plenary I 6 pm-9 pm Chair's Welcome Reception Friday, February 5th 8:30 am Registration Opens Mock Trial and Moot Court Championship* 9:15 am-10:05 am In House Counsel Panel 10:30 am-11:20 am Employment Law Panel 11:30 am-12:20 pm Sports & Entertainment Law Panel Lunch 1:30 pm-3 pm Criminal Justice Reform Panel 3 pm-5 pm Employer Expo & Mock Interviews by Barnes and Thornburg, LLP 4 pm-4:30 pm Election Candidates Meeting 5:45 pm-6:45 pm Yoga & Cross Fit 7 pm-8:30 pm Game Night Saturday, February 6th 8:30 am-2:30 pm Registration 8:30 am-10:30 am Plenary II 11 am-12 pm Community Service & Session with Ivory Lever 2:30 pm-4:30 pm Plenary III 6 pm-9 pm Awards Gala Sunday, February 7th 10:30 am-12 pm Transition Meeting NOTE: All times are EST. *participants will receive schedule details |
Friday, February 5th
11:20 am-12:20 pm Legal Ethics 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Anti-Racism and Advocacy Efforts through the Legal Profession 1:45 pm-2:45 pm Qualified Immunity Reform Saturday, February 6th 6 pm-9 pm Awards Gala NOTE: All times are EST and CLE Credit is pending for IL, IN, MI, OH, WI. Contact mwblsa.alumni@nblsa.org. Pre-Law Student ScheduleFriday, February 5th
8:30 am-9 am The 5% is Rising: Morning Motivation 9:15 am-10:05 am Introduction to Advocacy: Innocence Project Panel 10:30 am-11:20 am Careers in Law Preview: Employment Law Panel 11:30 am-12:20 pm Careers in Law Preview: Sports & Entertainment Law Panel 1:30 pm-3 pm Introduction to Movement Lawyering: Criminal Justice Reform 3:15 pm-4 pm A Seat at the Table: A Conversation with Law School Admissions 4 pm-5 pm Ask Us Anything: Drop-In Q&A Session Saturday, February 6th 6 pm-9 pm Awards Gala NOTE: All times are EST. |
MWBLSA Regional CompetitionsParticipants in the Mock Trial and Moot Court Competitions will receive information directly. Questions? Contact midwest@nblsa.org.
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Mock Interviews with
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Chapter of the Year AwardApplication and Community Service/Pro Bono Hours Tracker are due on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST. Questions or concerns? Contact midwest@nblsa.org or mwblsa.service@nblsa.org.
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MWBLSA Resume CollectionIf you are not registered on Symplicity, click the "Sign Up" button to do so. Once registered:
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