Southern University Law Center with Carlos

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Let’s hear from law student, Carlos. Southern University Law Center is one of six HBCU law schools in the country. With an admirable history, they are frequently touted for their diverse campus community and experiential programming and unique initiatives. We wanna know all about your law school journey, Carlos. You’re up.

– Thanks, Desi. Hey, everyone. Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer, so attending Southern University Law Center is ensuring that my dream comes true. SULC is one of six HBCU law schools, and I’m so proud to be a student here. I knew that I needed to attend a school that centers the importance of community, and when I first visited at SULC’S campus, I felt that community. The law field is currently only 5% Black and I wanna help increase that number. Attending a HBCU was also important to me because HBCUs were created specifically so Black people can gain access to a higher education. Being a product of a place that was made just for me is amazing, especially because so many of my professors are HBCU and Southern alums. They have offered me valuable mentorship prior to entering in the legal field. SULC was originally founded because Charles Hatfield, a Black man, was denied entrance into a Baton Rouge law school because of his race. He went on to file a lawsuit that led to the first law school for African Americans being opened in Louisiana. The story of how the law school was founded in itself embodies how I plan to utilize my law degree. I will be a part of the next generation of civil rights lawyers using the skills I’ve learned and upholding the principles of equity and justice taught at SULC to make progress for generations after me. Law school is demanding anywhere you go, but at SULC, the work comes with a community of friends and mentors who wanna see you prevail. By graduation, you’ll inherit a diverse and versatile network, whether it’s people you call on for job opportunities or lifelong friends. Back to you Desi.

– Thank you, Carlos, for allowing us to take a peek inside of the law center. SULC is truly a force that molds resilient legal professionals and provides access and opportunity to the community. You all are really lawyer leaders. Cheers, Carlos.