The purpose of the Russian American Law Students Association (RALSA) among other purposes is to:
- Encourage and maintain a supportive community of law students at NYLS
- Facilitate the orientation and assimilation of new students to NYLS
- Articulate and promote the needs and goals of RALSA students at NYLS
- Foster professional competence among RALSA students at NYLS
- Sponsor student events providing information about and encouraging career advancement through employment opportunities
- Develop programs utilizing our legal training to address the legal and non-legal problems of the Russian community
- Provide a cooperative atmosphere conducive to creativeness, innovativeness, and friendliness among its members.
2006-07 Executive Board
President: Alex Vaysbaum
Vice-President: Katherine Olshansky
Secretary: Roman Leonov
Treasurer: Irena Golodkeyer