In establishing the organization, Founder Cooper and the original incorporators provided a clear vision and purpose for NBLSA in the Articles of Incorporation:

 

• Articulate and promote the educational, professional, political, and social needs and goals of Black law students;

• Foster and encourage professional competence;

• Improve the relationship between Black law students, Black attorneys, and the American legal structure;

• Instill in the Black attorney and law student a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the Black community;

• Influence the legal community by bringing about meaningful legal and political change that addresses the needs and concerns of the Black community;

• Adopt and implement policies of economic independence;

• Encourage Black law students to pursue careers in the judiciary; and 

• Do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.

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