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