North Carolina Central University School of Law has been ranked #13 in the nation on the top 50 list of “Where Public Interest Lawyers Go To Law School,” according to a study published in the March 2008 issue of National Jurist magazine.

According to information provided by the American Bar Association, 10.2 % of NCCU Law School graduates start their careers as public interest attorneys, while an additional 9.1% enter careers in public service as attorneys with local, state and federal government.

NCCU Law School’s commitment to public service is at the heart of the school’s mission and is central to its curriculum and programs. It is home to one of the largest clinical programs in the Southeast, where law students gain hands-on experience representing low-income people and traditionally underserved communities through one of eight in-house clinics. They also have a wide variety of opportunities for field placements with non-profit public interest organizations, government agencies, and the courts. Engagement in public service is fostered by the Pro Bono Program and by an active student Public Interest Law Organization. According to law school data, 62 % of the class of 2006 participated in a clinic and 64 % had performed pro bono service while in law school . The Law School also hosts an annual Public Interest Law Career and Internship Fair.