ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAW    
LAW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Myriad ways to get involved

A number of very active law student groups enjoy wide participation from the law student body. These organizations present guest speakers and seminars, engage in community service projects, and sponsor student social activities.

Law School Student Body (LSSB)

The LSSB is the student-run governing body of The University of Mississippi School of Law. The organization seeks to serve students by providing a cohesive voice on issues impacting students. LSSB representatives serve on faculty committees ranging from student/ faculty relations to grading policies, as well as space allocation.

The LSSB is responsible for organizing a variety of activities, including annual social events like the Halloween party and Barrister’s Ball. The LSSB also seeks to provide support to all Law School student organizations. The student body elects the LSSB officers annually, and all law students are encouraged to run. Overall, the LSSB provides an opportunity for law students to broaden and enhance their law school experience.

Public Interest Law Clinic (PILC)

One of the most active organizations at the School of Law is the Public Interest Law Clinic. The student-run organization focuses its efforts on raising money to support students working in public interest jobs such as the offices of public defenders and domestic violence shelters.

Black Law Students Association (BLSA)

The Constance Slaughter-Harvey Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) is an organization created and designed to articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of black law students and to foster and encourage professional competence. BLSA participates and conducts several activities every year to facilitate a well-rounded educational experience for its members. As an organization, BLSA strives to facilitate interaction between its members and the rest of the Law School and Ole Miss community.

Law Association for Women (LAW)

LAW is a member-driven organization focused on exploring relevant issues and opportunities for women in the legal field. The organization focuses on hosting a variety of events for the student body, from networking and informational sessions to activist speakers and presentations. LAW tries to focus on concerns prevalent among women in the legal field, and to provide events of interest to its members. LAW events include the Fall Social, the Spring Roundtable, and Breakfast with the Dean.

Other Organizations

• Christian Legal Society
• Criminal Law Society
• Federalist Society
• Gorove Society of International Law
• Student Division of the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
• Student Division of the American Bar Association
• Student Division of the American Trial Lawyers Association
• Phi Delta Phi
• Phi Alpha Delta
• Delta Theta Phi