The Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA) at Thomas Jefferson School of Law was established in 2006 to promote cultural awareness within the legal community, and to foster professional development for students of Middle Eastern heritage or students who have an interest in Middle Eastern culture, language, and concerns. As future members of the legal profession, MELSA members take serious
ly the responsibility to create an academic and professional environment which promotes tolerance and excellence. The organization strives to fulfill this mission by working closely with faculty, staff, local attorneys and other student organizations. While coming from different backgrounds, a primary mission of MELSA is to unite all members of Middle Eastern community and host events where we can raise pressing legal issues affecting the Middle East and Middle Easterners around the world. MELSA looks forward to annual events, and seeks suggestions for new programs. MELSA relies on the ideas and participation of all the members, new and old, to plan and carry out activities. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS:
President: Daniya Albadrawi
Vice President: Mena Awan
Treasurer: Sam Alemi
Secretary: Natalie Keshishian
Public Relations Officer: Kathy Rabii
Community Service Officer: Preeti Grewal
For more information and to join the new MELSA TWEN course page please email [email protected].
