Law: Multicultural Law Students Association

MLSA welcomes anyone who shares its desire to diversify the law school and the legal profession. As an organization, we seek to create a learning environment where diversity is not merely tolerated, but thrives.

Why is an organization like MLSA important?

Many of our members come from racially and ethnically diverse communities. To help students adjust to their new lives in Salem, Oregon, MLSA offers a support network for its members. New members have the opportunity to be mentored by second- and third-year law students through our peer support program and social events. Members also have the opportunity to hear words of wisdom passed down from judges and attorneys.

In addition to peer support, MLSA remains committed to calling attention to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We support in organizing the annual celebration of Dr. King’s birthday at Willamette University.

MLSA Mission Statement

The Multicultural Law Student Association is an organization comprised of students of all cultures and diverse backgrounds.

Our mission is to promote respect and support for all students, especially those who are underrepresented in the student body and to advocate for diversity in the law school, the community and the legal profession.

In pursuing this mission, MLSA strives to promote academic excellence, provide social support and to expose the School of Law and the community at large to issues and programs that evidenced the value diversity.

Adopted April 2002