Latino/a Law Students Association
The Latino/a Law Students Association (LLSA) is an integral source of social and academic support for law students of Hispanic descent. LLSA members make up a network of students with interests in many fields of law who are devoted to the continued success of every member. Peer interactions support the transition into the law school environment and provide all members with assistance throughout their law school career. Additionally, LLSA seeks to provide a bridge for its members to become actively involved in associations and agencies concerned with issues affecting the Maryland Latino community. LLSA members attend Hispanic Committee meetings of the Maryland State Bar Association and are involved in the Hispanic National Bar Association. LLSA members also provide volunteer work in the community and assist at social festivities celebrating Hispanic contributions to the state.
For more information, please contact LLSA President Karinna Arroyo at .
LLSA Executive Board 2010-2011
President: Karinna Arroyo
Vice President: Luis Diaz
Jennifer Ruiz
Secretary: C. Tattiana Goluskin
Treasurer: Javier Tirado
MHBA/HBA-DC Liaison: Anais Taboas
Historian: Emily Estrada
Fundraising Co-Chairs: Michelle Denton
Jasmin Nunez
Member-at-Large: Heather Kirkwood
LLSA Events
Upcoming Events
NLLSA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference: LIDERAZGO: Promoting Latinos in the Federal Judiciary and the Public Sector
Hosted By: University of Maryland School of Law Latino/a Law Student Association
Location: U.S. House of Representatives House Office Building in Washington, DC
Date: March 9, 2011
Time: 2:45 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Reception to Follow: 5:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
Register: Register Online »
For More Information: Contact Lena Beery at midatlantic@nllsa.orgAnnual Sangria Social
When: March 24, 2011
Where: Law School Courtyard
Recent Events
- LLSA's Second General Body Meeting of the 2010-11 Academic Year
(Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 3:15 p.m. in Room 205)
Please join LLSA for the 2nd General Body Meeting of the academic year. - Salsa with LLSA at Mustang Alley's**
(Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Mustang Alley's, 1300 Bank Street, Little Italy)
Join LLSA at Mustang Alley's for salsa lessons and fun! Lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. and cost only $5 (the cover charge is waived for due-paying LLSA members), followed by open dancing from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Separate lessons are offered for beginners and advanced dancers. Come alone or bring a partner!
**NOTE: This event is not sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Law. Please always drink responsibly and either walk or take a cab home from the bar.** - CASA de Maryland Book Drive
(Monday, October 4, 2010—Friday, October 8, 2010 in Law School Atrium)
LLSA is holding a book drive for CASA de Maryland's library in its new community center. CASA de Maryland is a community organization that works with low-income Latino and immigrant communities to improve their quality of life and ensure they have access to resources and opportunities. You can donate books in English or Spanish, for children to adults and anyone in between! The donation box is lime green, and is located on the left-hand side of the Atrium. - Panel Discussion on Arizona Immigration Law (SB1070)
(Monday, October 4, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. in Room 107)
Professor Vaughns moderated the panel discussion and subsequent question and answer session, which focused on the controversial Arizona Immigration Law (Senate Bill 1070) and featured Professor Boldt, Professor Sweeney, and Professor Graber. This event was co-sponsored by LLSA, BLSA, and APALSA. - 14th Annual National LLSA Conference
(Friday, October 1, 2010—Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Yale Law School) - Mentorship Happy Hour at Frank & Nic's**
(Friday, September 24, 2010, 5:00-7:00 p.m.)
First-year students will have an opportunity to meet their upper-level LLSA mentors and get to know them a little better while enjoying appetizers in a casual setting.
**NOTE: This event is not sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Law. Please always drink responsibly and either walk or take a cab home from the bar.**
Previous Events
- “A CLASS APART” Film Screening for Diversity Week
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/class/
(Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. in Room 460)
As part of the first annual Diversity Week Celebration, LLSA hosted a screening of the PBS Film “A Class Apart,” based on the 1954 landmark equal protection case, Hernandez v. Texas. - LLSA Trip to the Supreme Court & Senate
(Wednesday, March 31, 2010)
LLSA members took a daytrip to Washington D.C. to visit the United States Supreme Court. While there, members had the unique experience of eating lunch inside the courtyard of the Supreme Court with one of Justice Breyer's law clerks, Andrew Crespo, who was also the first Hispanic President of the Harvard Law Review. Mr. Crespo discussed his experience as a Latino within the legal profession, as well as his experiences as a law clerk to a Supreme Court justice.
While in DC, LLSA members were also treated to a personal tour of the Senate. - Annual Sangria Social Fundraiser
(Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. in the Law School Courtyard)
Attendees enjoyed music and dancing, snacks, dominoes and more! - Annual MHBA/LLSA Mentorship Event featuring Guest Speaker Judge Carrion
Judge Carrion speaks about judicial clerkships and general job search tips. This event featured Judge Carrion of the Circuit Court of Baltimore City, who spoke to LLSA members about practicing law in Baltimore City, and provided insight on judicial clerkships and general job search tips. Judge Carrion discussed what she looks for in a clerkship application. - Maryland Hispanic Bar Association Mentorship Program
- “In The Heights” Trip to the Hippodrome
