HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE A.P. TUREAUD CHAPTER OF BLSA!!!

AS THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE, PLEASE ENJOY TIME WITH YOUR FAMILIES.  CHERISH THE SMILES AND LAUGHS SHARED AMONG YOUR LOVED ONES.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, TAKE TIME TO REFLECT ON THIS YEAR'S SUCCESSES AND AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT.  COME BACK REJUVENATED AND READY TO TACKLE THE YEAR OF 2012.  


SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!!!




Kenneth R. O'Rourke Jr.
BLSA, President

A.P. Tureaud Chapter Events Are Huge Successes!!!!

The past two weeks have been very busy for the BLSA members here at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.  First, we held two successful Thursday general body meetings for both the daytime and evening students.  Second, the BLSA Friday Fall Soiree' was hugely successful as the event housed over 400+ participants in the Metro New Orleans area.  Third, chapter Treasurer and SRBLSA Program Director for Sub Region II, Atoyia Scott spearheaded a very successful Law Camp/Retreat the next day.  The retreat was geared toward high school, college and law students from Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana with panel discussions focusing on Bar prep, Law School Exam prep, LSAT prep and general information on the legal profession.  Several alumni were in attendance to show their support for the chapter.

SRBLSA Vice President, Danny Patterson & Atoyia Scott

For more pictures see link below:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.250765728303075.60913.199335686779413&type=1


Last, on October 13, 2011, Social Chairperson, Ashley Jones spearheaded the Annual Judge Ivan Lemelle Mixer which was held in Judge Lemelle's courtroom (United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana).  Judge Lemelle, a Loyola Law graduate, has been hosting the event for several years. The event's focus is on networking as several law students (1Ls, 2Ls & 3Ls) and members of several legal organizations were able to partake in the comfortable atmosphere provided. 1L, Ashley Dunn had this to say about her experience:

As a 1L evening student at Loyola University, it can be hard to

network since most of my classmates have busy work schedules. However, as a member of BLSA I have had some amazing opportunities to meet new people. The students are extremely helpful with any questions I have and make me feel like family. Recently, at the Judge Lemelle mixer I

was able to meet with local Judges and attorneys in a relaxed

atmosphere.  I was able to gain some networking contacts and was even

later offered a part time clerkship. I would have not been able to do

that on my own so quickly. I look forward to attending more BLSA

events in the future.

Judge Ivan Lemelle addresses the guests.

link to pictures below:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253034494742865.61391.199335686779413&type=1

Special thanks to our BLSA alumni, school faculty and staff:

The Honorable Judge Ivan Lemelle

The Honorable Judge June Darensburg

Dean Maria Lopez

Dean Michelle Allison-Davis

Professor Andrea Armstrong

Professor Bobby Harges

Kelly Legier, Esq. (LSBA)

Sharonda Williams, Esq.

Bobby Jones, Esq.

Upcoming events:

October 18th BAC Rm 202 @ 5pm - Panel Discussion on Exam Prep. (1Ls strongly encouraged to attend)

October 19th BAC Rm 202 @ 5pm- Handling Law School Debt - Guest Alumni Speaker Orian Williams L'06 

October 29th - Annual Dean Westerfield Picnic.

The BLSA Trifecta!!!!! October 6th, 7th & 8th!!!!

This week is an eventful week for The A.P. Tureaud Chapter of BLSA. 

 First, the 2nd General Body Meeting will be held Thursday, October 6th in Room 111 @ 12:30 p.m. (Day Students) & 5:00 p.m. (Evening Students) in Rm 312.

Second, BLSA will have its Fall Soiree' at Eifel on Friday, October 7th.  The event is open to everyone, but free for BLSA members before 11p.m.  Cosmopolitan Dress Strongly Suggested!!!

Last, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law will be hosting the SRBLSA Law Camp for law students, college students & high school students on Saturday, October 8th 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Come out and support these events as they will be great experiences for all involved!!!

Mentor/Mentee Meetings are Successes!!!

On September 6th & 7th, Mentorship Committee Chairpersons Camille Bryant and Cassie Jeremie held meetings to discuss the roles and responsibilities of both the mentors and mentees that are participating in this year's Mentor/Mentee program.  Currently, there are 20+ paired mentors and mentees. 

 If you are a 1L and would like to be paired up with a mentor, please contact Camille Bryant or Cassie Jeremie by sending an email to blsa@loyno.edu.  Please type in the heading bar "Mentor Program" and someone will contact you as soon as possible.

1st General Body Meeting Thursday 9/1/11 @ 12:30pm Rm 111

Greetings everyone,

Just a reminder that our 1st general body meeting will be held this Thursday September 1st at 12:30 pm in Room 111.

Please be ready for a great meeting.  

Food will be served.

BLSA 1L Mixer Thank You's & Pics!!!

On Saturday, August 20th 2011, the A.P. Tureaud Chapter of BLSA held its annual 1L mixer at the McKenna Museum of African American Art.  The chapter welcomed over 15 new 1Ls as well as many faculty and alumni.  All in all, over 80 people were in attendance and enjoyed food, friends, music and fun.  This is only the beginning to a great year for the chapter.  Please stay tuned!!!

Pics are included on our facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.229922850387363.56281.199335686779413

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ANNUAL BLSA 1L MIXER AUGUST 20TH!!!!

Hello BLSA family,

We are starting the school year with a bang!!!

To start the semester, we would like to cordially invite you to our BLSA Annual 1L Mixer that will be held at the McKenna Museum of African American Art on Saturday, August 20^th (6 p.m. until 9 p.m.).  The main purpose of the mixer is to introduce 1Ls to BLSA and provide them the opportunity to meet fellow classmates, upperclassmen, alumni, faculty and staff in a relaxed atmosphere.  This mixer will also serve as an opportunity for BLSA mentors to meet their mentees.

We hope that you will support this endeavor and will be in attendance as we look forward to seeing you.  Food will be served.  Directions are included for your reference.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.

Regards,

Kenneth R. O’Rourke Jr.

A.P. Tureaud Chapter of BLSA, President 2011-2012

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law ‘12

krorourk@loyno.edu

Directions from Loyola University:

(Starting point) 7214 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-3538

Depart St Charles Ave toward Broadway St
3.3 mi


Turn left onto Josephine St
0.1 mi

 Turn right on Carondelet St. 0.1 mi


Arrive at McKenna Museum of African American Art | New Orleans on the left

(Ending point) 2003 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

McKenna Museum of African American Art | New Orleans

Directions from The Westbank:

(Starting point) Westbank

From US-90 East

                  Take the O'KEEFE AVE exit - go 0.3 mi

                  Bear Right on HOWARD AVE - go 0.2 mi

                  Turn Right on LEE CIR (Exxon on the corner)

                  Bear Right on ST CHARLES AVE - go 0.7 mi

                  Turn Right on JOSEPHINE ST - go < 0.1 mi

                  Turn Right on CARONDELET ST - go < 0.1 mi

                  Arrive at 2003 CARONDELET ST, NEW ORLEANS, on the Left


Arrive at McKenna Museum of African American Art | New Orleans on the left

(Ending point) 2003 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

McKenna Museum of African American Art | New Orleans

Directions from New Orleans East

                  Take ramp onto I-10 W - go 5.6 mi

                  Take Left exit #234C/WESTBANK/CLAIBORNE AVE onto US-90-BR W toward WESTBANK - go 1.2 mi

                  Take the CARONDELET ST/ST CHARLES AVE exit onto CALLIOPE ST - go 0.3 mi

                  Turn Right on ST CHARLES AVE - go 0.6 mi

                  Turn Right on JOSEPHINE ST - go < 0.1 mi

                  Turn Right on CARONDELET ST - go < 0.1 mi

                  Arrive at 2003 CARONDELET ST, NEW ORLEANS, on the Left

Welcome to the A.P. Tureaud Chapter of BLSA blogpage!!!!

Greetings everyone,

As the new school year approaches, the BLSA E-Board has been feverishly gearing up for a phenomenal year.  As such, we are making strides and progress in staying connected with our BLSA family by introducing our new blogpage, twitter and facebook accounts.  Each site will allow us to stay connected with you and vice versa.  We hope that each site will provide pertinent information that you would find quite helpful. So, please take the time to follow, like or subscribe to all of our forms of social media.  Until the next post, take care.

Regards,

Kenneth O'Rourke Jr.
A.P. Tureaud Chapter of BLSA, President 2011-2012
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law '12

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