New York
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Overview
The nation’s largest and longest-running pre-law event centering the stories, perspectives and lived experiences of Black lawyers
The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair is the nation’s largest and longest-running pre-law conference centering the stories, perspectives, and lived experiences of aspiring and current Black lawyers!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. OPEN TO ALL. FREE OF CHARGE.
Mission: The mission of the National Black Pre-Law Conference & Law Fair is to expand access and opportunity in legal education through a high-quality, comprehensive national program of outreach, education, and community-building. We center the experiences of Black aspiring lawyers and also serve other historically underrepresented and underestimated students by equipping participants with the information, resources, and professional connections needed to navigate law school admission, succeed in law school, pass the bar, and thrive in the profession.
Participation is open to individuals of all backgrounds on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law, and we operate in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Vision: To build a transformative, empowering forum that centers Black aspiring lawyers while welcoming and supporting people from all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented and underestimated communities, so we collectively strengthen the profession and advance justice.
The Bottom Line: We equip aspiring lawyers, especially those from underrepresented and underestimated communities, with candid, practical guidance and a supportive network before law school, so they know what it takes to gain admission, excel, pass the bar, and build impactful legal careers.
FREE REGISTRATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
• Major Plenary and Keynote Sessions Featuring Keynote Speakers, Special Guest Speakers, and Student Organization Leaders
• HOST: Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Founder & Conference Director, National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair (Cambridge, Massachusetts)
• SPEAKERS:
BAR ASSOCIATION LEADERS
–Ashley Upkins, Esq., President, National Bar Association (Nashville, Tennessee)
–Mawuli Davis, Esq., President, National Conference of Black Lawyers (Decatur, Georgia)
–Nicole Lester Arrindell, Esq., President, Metropolitan Black Bar Association (New York, New York)
–Lisaann London, Esq., Chair, Pre-Law and Law Student Division, Metropolitan Black Bar Association (New York, New York)
LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION LEADERS
• FEATURING LEGAL PIPELINE FOUNDERS & ADVOCATES Passionate About Widening Access and Opportunity to Aspiring Lawyers:
— Aigné Goldsby Wells, Esq., Founder, Black Esquire and The Anointed Attorney (West Hartford, Connecticut)
— Andrea N. Rivers, Esq., Co-Founder, Black JD, Inc. (Washington, DC)
— Anthony Denmark, Esq., Founder, Becoming JD (Saint Louis, Missouri)
— Chasity Boyce, Esq., Co-Founder, Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP) (Chicago, Illinois)
–David Edgerton III, J.D., Founder & Executive Chairman, Brothers in Law, Inc. (Washington, DC)
— Hadiyah Cummings, Esq., Founder and Executive Director, LawyHer (Little Rock, Arkansas)
— Joel Braithwaite, Esq., Co-Founder, The 1000 Lawyer Project (Anapolis, Maryland)
— Joseline (Jean-Louis) Hardrick, Esq., Founder, Diversity Access Pipeline (Tampa, Florida)
— Sydney Montgomery, Esq., MDiv/MACEF, Founder and Executive Director, Barrier Breakers®, Inc. (Marlboro, Maryland)
–Talia Scott, J.D., M.B.A., Founder, Legally BLK Fund (New York, New York)
— Tiffany Renee Harper, Esq., Co-Founder, Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP) (Chicago, Illinois)
— Tyler Morgan Parker, Esq., M.A., Founder, Black Women in Law (Columbus, Ohio)
• Expert Admissions and Financial Aid Panel
• The Black Law Student Experience and Question & Answer Session with National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA) Leaders
• Mock Law School Class Conducted by an Actual Law Professor
• Law School Recruitment Fair Featuring Over 100 Law Schools
• One-on-One Pre-Law Advisement and Practical Assistance (Materials Review) Clinic
• Informal and Structured Networking Opportunities
• Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony
• Free Pre-Conference Planning Guide, Conference Strategy Booklet, and Sponsorship Guidance Booklet
• Group Photo
• Free Digital Official Souvenir Program Guide
• Optional Bonus Day: Pre-Conference Tours of New York City Area Law Schools
UPGRADED REGISTRATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE.
SPACES ARE LIMITED. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! OPEN TO ALL! FREE OF CHARGE!
Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement
At The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for ALL participants, speakers, partners, and volunteers.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our goal is to center and uplift the voices and experiences of Black aspiring lawyers while remaining inclusive and affirming of all individuals who support our mission. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and identity strengthens our community and enhances our collective impact.
Everyone is welcome here—and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS FOR PRE-LAW STUDENTS, THEIR ADVISORS, AND THEIR SUPPORTERS ONLY. IF YOU COME WITH THE INTENTION TO SELL GOODS OR SERVICES TO PRE-LAW STUDENTS, PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING EVENT SPONSORSHIP. PLEASE RESPECT OUR EVENT AND SUPPORT IT AS YOU WOULD ANY FIRST-CLASS EVENT WITH MYRIAD COSTS INCURRED TO HOST. COMPLIMENTARY SEATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OUR TARGET AUDIENCE. WE WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE THE LIMITED SPACE AND RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY TO ASPIRING LAWYERS.
LIMITED SPACES FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE E-MAIL US AT INFO@BLACKPRELAWCONFERENCE.ORG FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair was founded by Evangeline M. Mitchell, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, the University of Iowa College of Law, and Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Evangeline is a first-generation college and law school graduate. The first event was hosted in 2005 at the University of Houston, University of Houston Law Center, and Thurgood Marshall School of Law Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. Subsequent events have been hosted at Harvard Law School, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Columbia Law School, New York Law School, and NYU School of Law. This year marks the 21st consecutive year of hosting this event.