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Reflecting on My Term as BLSA President
As the fall semester comes to a close, I’m grateful for the chance to reflect on my first several months serving as President of the Vanderbilt Black Law Students Association . I officially began this role in May and since that time I have been proud to continue building upon BLSA’s legacy of academic excellence, professional development, leadership, and service in the community. I am also deeply grateful to the entire BLSA Executive Board for their steadfast commitment to
Kyle Smith
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Brennan Center Summer Legal Internship
This summer I had the opportunity to work as a legal intern for the Justice Program at the Brennan Center for Justice , where I met some incredible lawyers, law students, researchers, and policy advocates dedicated to reforming our nation’s democracy and system of justice. Working with Ames Grawert , I spent the first half of the summer developing legal arguments to challenge the Trump administration’s decision to withhold millions of dollars in federal funding from states
Kyle Smith
5 days ago2 min read


Final Day as Senate Judiciary Committee Law Clerk
Last Friday was my last day as a law clerk for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. As someone who wishes to pursue a career in...
Kyle Smith
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Summer 2025 Internships
I’m thrilled to announce that this summer I’ll be heading back to Capitol Hill to serve as a law clerk for U.S. Senator Chris Coons...
Kyle Smith
May 22, 20251 min read


Outstanding Community Service Student Organization Recognition
Last month, I was honored to be recognized by the Vanderbilt Bar Association for my work as Street Law Co-Director! Street Law received...
Kyle Smith
May 22, 20251 min read


BLSA End-of-Year Banquet
In April, the Vanderbilt University Law School Black Law Students Association (BLSA) hosted our annual End-of-Year Banquet at the...
Kyle Smith
May 22, 20251 min read


Swearing-In as Student Attorney in Tennessee
Earlier this semester, I was sworn in as a qualified law student attorney in Tennessee by State Supreme Court Justice Jeff Bivens. In...
Kyle Smith
Feb 14, 20251 min read


Happy Black History Month!
Happy Black History Month! Recently, Vanderbilt BLSA hosted our annual Alumni Banquet and it was a huge success and a lot of fun! What a...
Kyle Smith
Feb 9, 20251 min read


ABA Judicial Clerkship Program
This week I participated in the American Bar Association ’s Judicial Clerkship Program as one of four students from Vanderbilt...
Kyle Smith
Feb 9, 20251 min read


I was elected BLSA President!
I’m excited to share that I was elected President of the Black Law Students Association at Vanderbilt University Law School for the...
Kyle Smith
Jan 23, 20251 min read


Vanderbilt Immigration Clinic
I’m excited to share that I was selected to participate in Vanderbilt University Law School ’s Immigration Practice Clinic for the...
Kyle Smith
Nov 27, 20241 min read


My Visit to the Whitney Plantation
WHITNEY PLANTATION, Edgar, LA. There’s a saying that history does not repeat itself but it rhymes. After seeing the presidential election...
Kyle Smith
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Street Law Discusses Renters' Rights
Last week I was proud to lead a team of Vanderbilt Law Students at a community event discussing renters' rights, housing, and other...
Kyle Smith
Oct 20, 20241 min read


I made law review and SJR!
I am honored to have been selected as a Staff Editor for the Vanderbilt Law Review AND for the Vanderbilt Social Justice Reporter (SJR)!...
Kyle Smith
Jun 18, 20241 min read


ACLU Southern Legal Internship Conference Kick-off!
I am excited to begin my role as an intern in the ACLU’s Southern Legal Internship Program! The program, which partners with the National...
Kyle Smith
Jun 1, 20241 min read


I won the scholarship!
Earlier this semester I was awarded the Garrison Social Justice Scholarship at Vanderbilt Law School and I could not be more excited for...
Kyle Smith
May 17, 20241 min read


Completion of OneElevate
As a first-generation law school student, I was initially concerned about navigating law school and connecting with individuals with...
Kyle Smith
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Symposium on Capitalism & the Carceral State
Today I had the opportunity to attend "Capitalism and the Carceral State," an inaugural symposium hosted by The Vanderbilt Social Justice...
Kyle Smith
Mar 21, 20241 min read


2024 Summer Internship Announcement & New Leadership Roles at the Law School
I am proud to share that this summer I will be joining the ACLU of Kentucky to participate in the Southern Legal Internship Program,...
Kyle Smith
Feb 17, 20241 min read
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