College of Law Black Law Student Association Trial Team Reaches National Semifinal Round of the Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition

The College of Law’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Trial Team advanced to the national semifinal round and a third-place finish at the Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition.

The team is comprised of Nicole Boadu L’26, Dia Bolton L’26, Kayzjah Charles L’26, and Johnnie Nichales Conner IV L’26.

The team was coached by the Hon. John F. Boyd II L’16, Douglas Bullock L’19, Tatiana Vaz L’25, and William M.X. Wolfe L’16.

“This marks the highest finish ever for a BLSA team in program history—an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects the team’s talent, preparation, and determination. It also continues a remarkable run of success, with our BLSA team advancing to the national round in nine of the past ten years,” said Professor Todd Berger, Director of Advocacy Programs.