The purpose of LLSA is to provide an atmosphere of cooperativeness, innovativeness, creativeness, and friendliness among its members; to participate in public service designed to assist other Latinos and the community at large; to increase the number of Latinos at the University of Wisconsin Law School; to encourage the participation of Latino alumni in order to develop and remain responsive to the social, political, and academic needs of the Latino community; to participate in the law school admissions process; to assist members in academic development to ensure successful completion of legal studies; to rebut any racial or ethnic stereotype images of the Latino culture both within and outside the organization; and to advocate for the rights of the Latino community.