In 1973, my great uncle, Henry Ward Oxendine, was one of the first three Native American students to graduate from North Carolina Central University School of Law. NCCU School of Law has maintained a strong commitment to provide a legal education to those students historically underrepresented in the field of law, and that opportunity has been extended to other Native American students like myself. I find it most fitting that NCCU School of Law gave me the same opportunity to pursue a legal education that was extended to my great uncle almost a half century ago. My journey to this law school has been one based on faith. Although I often wondered when my dream of attending law school would become reality, my unwavering faith never doubted that it would happen. It was God’s grace that brought me here, where the motto, “In Truth and Service,” is exemplified each day through the students, faculty and administration. I extend my congratulations to the North Carolina Central University School of Law on its first eighty years of service to the community at large, and I look forward to becoming a proud alumna of this great institution. Dana L. Chavis 4LE
Although I am only a 2L, NCCU School of Law has already given me so much opportunity. I am so thankful to be a part of such a prestigious and incredible institution that is dedicated to transforming lives in and outside of the classroom. It is truly an honor to be part of The Legal Eagle community. Congratulations to a wonderful 80 years!
I am excited to join faculty, staff, students, and alumni in wishing NCCU School of Law a Happy 80th Anniversary! NCCU School of Law was founded to provide the opportunity of a quality legal education to historically underrepresented students from diverse backgrounds. Being a Native American law student, I am proud to be a part of such a prestigious institution that makes it a mission to serve and educate underrepresented students from diverse backgrounds. As legal eagles, we are making a powerful impact in the legal profession, and we know the future will only lead to even greater opportunities to soar in the legal profession. I look forward to continue serving NCCU School of Law’s mission and serving in the legal profession as a proud legal eagle! Joshua L. Richardson 3L
Anna Huntley 2L
In August of 2017 I had the pleasure of officially beginning my journey as a Legal Eagle. As I embarked on my path of obtaining my Juris Doctorate, NCCU School of Law has impacted my life in more ways than I can imagine. I take pride in attending a law school whose mission is to provide a high quality, personalized, practice-oriented and affordable legal education to historically underrepresented students
from diverse backgrounds with the goal of increasing diversity in the legal profession. I am extremely grateful to the school for introducing their students to a variety of legal professions. Over the last 3 years I’ve had the opportunity to be exposed to the field of Intellectual Property by way of participating in the Patent Clinic. The NCCU School of Law Clinics have provided students with a chance to gain practical experience by
working alongside professors, and providing legal services for individual clients and members of the community. Congratulations NCCU School of Law on sustaining a strong legacy of 80 years. I am proud and honored to be a future graduate of this prestigious law school and look forward to observing the school’s future success.
Student Remarks
Opportunities for the Underrepresented
Ava L Hendericks 3L
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