UMKC Black Law Students Association

The UMKC Black Law Students Association is a vibrant student organization at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, dedicated to fostering professional development and community engagement within Kansas City, MO's legal landscape. As part of UMKC Law's commitment to inclusive opportunity and excellence, this association provides a supportive network for Black law students navigating their legal education and early careers.

UMKC School of Law stands as a premier public institution that empowers students to become practice-ready lawyers through comprehensive J.D. programs and top-ranked emphasis areas. The Black Law Students Association connects members with the expansive Kansas City legal community, leveraging the school's unique position where the city itself serves as a classroom. Students gain unparalleled access to clerkships, internships, and clinical opportunities with judges, government agencies, and private law practices throughout the region.

The organization supports students through peer mentorship, professional networking, and engagement with UMKC Law's diverse student community. With a 96.8% employment rate for the class of 2024 and approximately 93% of 2022 graduates working in bar passage-required or JD advantage positions, the association's members benefit from the law school's strong track record of career success. The Black Law Students Association embodies UMKC Law's mission to provide an empowering environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive, develop meaningful professional relationships, and prepare for successful legal careers in Kansas City and beyond.