Students of Action
Published on February 28, 2017In order to graduate well-rounded legal scholars who are proficient in a multitude of ways, it is our duty to provide opportunities for students to engage beyond the classroom.
In order to graduate well-rounded legal scholars who are proficient in a multitude of ways, it is our duty to provide opportunities for students to engage beyond the classroom.
In order to graduate well-rounded legal scholars who are proficient in a multitude of ways, it is our duty to provide opportunities for students to engage beyond the classroom. Carolina Law attracts students of action who want to make a difference, which is why we give them ample opportunity to get involved with student organizations, clinical programs, journals and moot court competitions to hone their skills and develop their interests. One of our oldest and most respected organizations is the North Carolina Law Review.
Established in 1967, the Review is our student-operated journal, which publishes articles of interest to judges, attorneys, researchers and students in North Carolina and nationwide. Though the process to work on the Review is incredibly competitive, once students are given the chance, they collaborate to produce one of the most well-respected student journals in the country. Past authors have included Potter Stewart, former U.S. Supreme Court associate justice; Edward Kennedy, U.S. senator from Massachusetts; and Rufus L. Edmisten, former N.C. attorney general and Secretary of State.
Another active student-led organization is the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), a forum for sharing and solving problems unique to black students in the law school community. BLSA provides networking opportunities, individualized assistance to students while also serving the community by presenting workshops and symposia.
At Carolina Law, our students and their ideas are held in high regard. This is why students develop such strong and lasting relationships with faculty and staff. The Dean’s Advisory Council is made up of students who meet with Dean Martin Brinkley once a month to discuss current topics and issues. With the dean’s full attention, the students voice their needs and advocate for their classmates.
