The goals of the Black Law Students Association are to encourage and promote academic excellence for BLSA members by helping to improve academic preparedness and exam taking skills; to increase the number of Black students admitted and enrolled each year; to maintain solid community interaction and assistance; to improve employment and training opportunities for BLSA members; to develop and maintain solidarity with Black law students and graduates in achieving common goals; and to increase awareness of national and international issues confronting Blacks and other people of color.