The Top HBCU Law Schools
There are hundreds of prestigious law schools across America producing top-tier attorneys. However, only seven HBCU law schools exist, with six of them being created in the last 60 years. When deciding which law schools to apply to, consider these three top-rated HBCU law schools.
Howard University School of Law
Howard University School of Law, part of one of America’s most prestigious HBCUs, aims to provide top-tier education to those looking to use their law careers to advocate for the rights of people of color, especially African Americans. Howard University, ranked number 91 in best law schools in America by U.S. News, offers J.D., J.D./M.B.A, and Master of Law (L.L.M.) programs students can apply for. In addition, the school’s website provides the following statistics about their law school programs:
10:1 Student to Faculty ratio
68% of women are enrolled in their law school
330 employers on campus early
50% of average scholarship assistance each incoming class receives
North Carolina Central University School of Law
According to their website, North Carolina Central University School of Law’s mission is to “provide a challenging and broad-based educational program designed to stimulate intellectual inquiry of the highest order….” The school ranks #147-193 on U.S. News’s Best Law Schools list. Founded in 1939, the school offers several programs, includingJ.D./M.B.A, J.D./M.L.S/M.I.S, J.D./M.P.A, and a J.D./M.P.
Southern University Law Center
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Southern University Law Center has helped several students achieve their law aspirations for the past 70 years. As mentioned in their mission, the school aims to provide top-tier legal education to eligible students from diverse backgrounds. Currently ranked as the second-best law school for African Americans, the school offers degrees such as a J.D., J.D./M.P.A, J.D./M.B.A., and certificate programs.
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