Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Civil Rights & Environmental Justice - NCCU School of Law

Academic Overview & Description

Historic ABA-accredited law school established in 1939 with a pioneering mission of equal justice under law, featuring clinical externships in biotechnology patent law, environmental justice, and civil rights litigation.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

School of Law Dean's Leadership Merit Scholarships up to 100% tuition

Tuition Rate

$32,500/year (out-of-state) / $19,800/year (in-state)

Application Fee

$50 (Waiver available)

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Accredited bachelor's degree with competitive undergraduate GPA

English Language

IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 90+

Standardized Exam

LSAT score required

Application Materials

Personal statement, resume, CAS law school report

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult North Carolina Central University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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