NCCU School of Law 85th Anniversary

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85th Anniversary Celebration

You are invited to join us this fall as we celebrate a milestone moment in our history — the 85th anniversary of NCCU School of Law! We are hosting a spectacular gala, a golf tournament, and a series of events that will bring our community together. Share your memories and stay connected with us on social media. Together, we will commemorate our rich past, celebrate our achievements, and look forward to building an even brighter future. Be sure to check back for updates.

Sep 10

Fourth Circuit Court Oral Arguments

Oct 16

Fassett Chair Lecture, Moot Courtroom

Oct 17

McKissick v Carmichael Case Reenactment

Our Sponsors

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for supporting the NCCU School of Law's 85th anniversary. Your generosity strengthens our mission and helps shape the future of legal education. Thank you for being a vital part of this milestone celebration!

On March 1, 1939, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted House Bill 18, which authorized a law school at North Carolina College for Negroes, now North Carolina Central University, paving the way for a new generation of African American lawyers in North Carolina.

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First NCCU Law School Graduate

In March 1939, as North Carolina College for Negroes (now North Carolina Central University) received its charter from the State Legislature to begin a department of law, World War II was in full swing. The world was at war when in one small school in North Carolina, a young black student began law school alone. The student was Robert Richard Bond, the first graduate of NCCU School of Law. 

Robert Richard Bond headshot

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NC Central School of Law One of 6 at HBCUs in the Country; A Legacy That Started in 1939

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NCCU School of Law: Celebrating 85 Years