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Diversity in the Profession High School Law Career Conference
The Law Career Conference is chaired by Rod Allision and is designed to introduce promising minority students to local judges and attorneys and provide them with information about careers in law. It is for high school students who have demonstrated leadership and/or academic potential. The program will spotlight various career options available to those possessing a law degree as well as inform students of the preparatory measures necessary to obtain a law degree. Presenters are expected to include members of the judiciary, practicing attorneys, lawyers in other professions, and law students. The format is designed to be informative and motivational.
The Minorities in the Profession Committee of the NCBA in cooperation with the NCBA Foundation Law-Related Education Advisory Committee held a High School Law Career Conference Career Conference at NCCU School of Law, Durham, NC on October 19, 2007 and at Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory on March 14, 2008. The conference will continue to rotate through the state.
Last Update: Wednesday, July 29, 2009