The Clinical Legal Education Program was established under the leadership of former Interim Dean and Professor Thomas M. Ringer to prepare future lawyers through rigorous experiential learning, meaningful public service, and client-centered advocacy.
The Clinical Legal Education Program of North Carolina Central University School of Law is committed to producing excellent attorneys who are sensitive to addressing the needs of people and communities that are traditionally underserved and under-represented by the legal profession. Through a diverse body of clinical courses, we offer students an opportunity to pursue justice in a variety of legal disciplines. We teach students to respect the legal process and the dignity of all clients regardless of their station in life. We believe that sensitizing future lawyers to the importance of serving these under-represented clients advances fairness and equity in the justice system, founding principles of NCCU Law.
Justice in Action
Clinics
Clinical and Externship Students
Estimated Value of Pro Bono Legal Services
Qualify to represent clients under supervision by completing the necessary training and requirements outside of a clinic setting.
Earn academic credit while gaining real-world legal experience through the Pathways to Practice General Externship Program.
The Dispute Resolution Institute advances the theory and practice of conflict resolution through education, training, and programming that support fair, effective, and collaborative approaches to resolving disputes.
The Intellectual Property Law Institute connects students, faculty, and the community through resources focused on entrepreneurship and emerging issues in intellectual property law.
The Justice Institute supports advocacy, public service, and community-centered problem solving through research, programming, and partnerships that respond to the needs of historically underserved communities.
Your generosity expands access to justice and creates meaningful pathways for students and aspiring legal professionals to learn, grow, and serve.
Through your support, hands-on learning becomes more impactful, client-centered advocacy reaches more communities, and programs that inspire the next generation of legal leaders can continue to grow. Together, we can prepare advocates to serve with skill, integrity, and purpose while extending the impact of NCCU School of Law throughout North Carolina and beyond.
Afshar, Mimi
Director, IP Clinic & Senior Clinical Professor
Law
Curry, Gennell
NCC Paralegal and Notary Public
Law
Davis, Nakia C
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Law
Hall, Tenika
Director & Supervising Attorney, Juvenile Law Clinic
Law
Holmes, Scott
Director & Supervising Attorney, Civil Litigation Clinic
Law
Jefferies, Lakethia G
Director of Pro Bono Clinic and General Externships
Law
Smith, Katrina L
Director & Supervising Attorney, Family Law Clinic
Law
Valentine, Stephen
Director of Veterans Law Clinic and Supervising Attorney
Law
Visiting Professor
Albert L. Turner Law Building, Room 43
Visiting Professor, Criminal Defense Clinic
Albert L. Turner Law Building, Room 40
Albert L. Turner Law Building, Room 47 
919-530-6348