3.35
Median GPA
Law School Admissions
Admissions
You are about to embark on a journey through a legacy of learning that will challenge you academically and intellectually. Embracing our heritage, our mission is to provide a high-quality, personalized practice-oriented and affordable legal education to historically underserved students to help diversify the legal profession. Applications are accepted October 1 through April 30.
152
Median LSAT
1,401
Applications (Fall 2026)
Connect with Us
Schedule a tour or a class observation. Arrange an in-person or virtual meeting with an admissions representative. Meet an admissions representative at an event near you.
Virtual Experience
Virtual Tour
Discover the hallowed halls of the Albert L. Turner Law School Building from the comfort of your home. Enjoy the tour!
Virtual Office Hours
Once a month, our office will host virtual drop-in office hours from 12 to 1 p.m., giving prospective students the opportunity to join and connect with a representative from our admissions team!
- September 1, 2026
- October 12, 2026
- November 4, 2026
Our Program Types
Law School Day Program students must successfully complete six semesters or three academic years for their degree requirements.
The Evening Program is designed for particularly enterprising people who seek to earn a law degree while working full time.
The North Carolina Central University School of Law offers several programs that can lead to the award of a joint degree.
Financial Assistance
Review our financial information for affording your legal education at the North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Student Information
Review our first-year student profile for the School of Law.
Anyone who has completed his or her education outside of the United States is considered an international applicant irrespective of citizenship or residency.
A student seeking admission as a transfer student must present satisfactory evidence that he or she would have been admitted to NCCU School of Law when he or she began the study of law.
A student from another ABA-approved law school may be granted visiting student status to take classes at the School of Law.
Congratulations on your admission! Welcome to the Legal Eagle family! Check out our FAQs to assist with your transition into the law school.
Students who have previously attended or applied to the NCCU School of Law should follow the re-admission or reapplication procedure.
If you are a first-time law school applicant, be sure to review the application requirements!
Admission Resources
Need more information? Check out all the available resources we have prepared for you!
Legal Eagle Viewbook
Read more about our law school’s resources and opportunities in our electronic Legal Eagle Viewbook.
Scholarships
Check out further information about the NCCU School of Law's institutional and external scholarships.
ABA Employment Summary
View NCCU's ABA Employment Summary Report and Employment Data. For more ABA data, you may also view our ABA Required Disclosure page.
Communication with Applicants
We primarily communicate by email and first-class mail due to the high volume of telephone calls and emails. Learn more about how we communicate with applicants.
Discover Durham
NCCU is located in the heart of Durham, a busy city with lots to offer!