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See law school toursThe listed Sheraton Imperial RDU/RTP group-rate deadline is today. Three additional current group-rate deadlines follow September 9, 10 and 12. Review the lodging page, confirm the hotel’s policies and make the best available plan for your needs. Check Hotel Availability: https://www.hbcuprelawsummithub.app/accommodations
The first hotel group-rate deadline is Saturday, September 5. Review all current group rates and nearby hotel options, compare transportation and total costs, confirm each property’s policies and make your lodging plan now. Review Hotels and Group Rates: https://www.hbcuprelawsummithub.app/accommodations
The 2026 Summit swag is here and ready for pre-order. Choose from tees ($25), crewnecks ($55), hoodies ($65), and the vintage ringer tee ($40) — including the new Heritage vintage crest design on select items. Every piece is made to wear during Summit weekend and long after. Pre-ordering guarantees your size and design before we sell out. You can pick up your gear at the Summit or have it shipped straight to you. Shipping is $15 for tees/ringer tees and $20 for crewnecks/hoodies per order. The pre-order window closes Wednesday, September 9th. After that, remaining inventory will only be available on-site at higher prices and in limited sizes. Ready to rep the Summit? Shop now: https://hbcuprelawsummithub.app/swag
Hello Aspiring Lawyers, Our Law Expo is at capacity but we are trying to see if we can get a few more tables. Here is a listing of the law schools and orgs that will be joining us next month: Albany Law School American University Washington College of Law Appalachian School of Law Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Boston College Law School Boston University School of Law Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School Brooklyn Law School Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law Case Western Reserve University School of Law Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Charleston School of Law Cleveland State University College of Law Columbia Law School Cornell Law School Duke University School of Law Emory University School of Law Florida A&M University College of Law Florida State University College of Law Fordham University School of Law The George Washington University Law School Georgia State University College of Law Indiana University Maurer School of Law Law School Admission Council (LSAC) The Legal Aid Society Liberty University School of Law Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Marquette University Law School Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Mercer University School of Law Michigan State University College of Law Mitchell Hamline School of Law New York Law School North Carolina Central University School of Law Northeastern University School of Law Notre Dame Law School Penn State Dickinson Law Quinnipiac University School of Law Roger Williams University School of Law Rutgers Law School Saint Louis University School of Law Samford University Cumberland School of Law Seattle University School of Law Seton Hall University School of Law SIU Simmons Law School Southwestern Law School St. John''s University School of Law Stetson University College of Law Suffolk University Law School Texas A&M University School of Law Thomas M. Cooley Law School Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center UCLA School of Law University at Buffalo School of Law University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law University of Baltimore School of Law University of California, Berkeley School of Law University of California, Davis School of Law University of California, Irvine School of Law University of Cincinnati College of Law University of Colorado Law School University of Connecticut School of Law University of Denver Sturm College of Law University of Georgia School of Law University of Houston Law Center University of Illinois Chicago School of Law University of Illinois College of Law University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law University of Miami School of Law University of Michigan Law School University of Minnesota Law School University of Mississippi School of Law University of Nebraska College of Law University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law University of North Carolina School of Law University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School University of Pittsburgh School of Law University of Richmond School of Law University of San Diego School of Law University of San Francisco School of Law University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law The University of Texas School of Law University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law University of Virginia School of Law Vermont Law and Graduate School Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Washburn University School of Law Washington University School of Law Wayne State University Law School West Virginia University College of Law Western New England University School of Law Widener University Commonwealth Law School Willamette University College of Law
As part of the 2026 National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo, we're offering two free services for pre-law students. Sign up here: https://hbcuprelawsummitvolunteerservicehub.app/student 1. One-on-One Pre-Law Advisement Clinic (live, on site, 15 minutes) Led and facilitated by law student pre-law advisors, this is a quick, face-to-face conversation about preparing for law school and succeeding once you're there. You must sign up for a time block on the page above: Friday, September 25, 2026 - 9:45 to 10:45 AM (before the Opening Ceremony) Saturday, September 26, 2026 - 1:30 to 2:30 PM (during the lunch break) Students are not pre-assigned to a specific advisor. Your sign-up reserves your place in the headcount, and you're matched on site as advisors become available. The clinic is first-come, first-served; if the line is long, students who signed up get priority. Come with 1 to 2 pressing questions and something to take notes on. 2. Remote Law School Application Materials Review (written feedback) Upload your resume, personal statement, diversity/perspective statement, addenda, or optional essays on the same page. A volunteer reviewer returns confidential written feedback. Having knowledgeable people review application materials usually costs hundreds of dollars, so we are happy to provide this service so you can get credible feedback and not have to do this alone. We encourage you to take advantage of this golden opportunity. Some reviewers may also invite you to a brief Zoom session to discuss your materials with you. Assignments begin Monday, September 28, 2026, after the Summit concludes, and reviewers have up to three weeks from assignment to return feedback. Your files are stored privately and permanently deleted once the review is complete. Career questions: You will have an opportunity to ask career questions to attorneys during the Friday evening Legal Career Advisement Small Group Discussions on Friday, September 25, from 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM EST. (Career questions at the clinic itself should be limited to job seeking while in law school or law school summer work experiences.) You can request one or both services. There's no account or password. Just complete the short form, sign the participant disclaimer electronically, and upload your documents (PDF or Word, up to 6 files). Questions? Email hbcuprelawsummit@gmail.com. Warm regards, The National HBCU Pre-Law Summit Team
We're thrilled you'll be joining us September 24-27, 2026 in Raleigh and Durham, NC. The Registrant Hub is your home base for one powerful Summit experience — here's what's waiting for you. START HERE • Your personal hub — a pre-Summit checklist, your registration QR code, and everything you've signed up for. • Attendee Directory — opt in, add your undergrad and graduate schools, HBCU status, and headshot, then browse and privately message fellow registrants. PLAN YOUR DAYS • Full four-day schedule with every session, panel, workshop, and ceremony. • My Agenda — save sessions, get conflict warnings, and export to Apple, Google, or Outlook with a live feed that updates when the agenda changes. • My Day — only what's happening today, with email or browser reminders at the lead time you choose. MAKE THE MOST OF THE LAW EXPO • Browse participating law schools and sponsors before you arrive. • Star the ones you want to meet, take notes after each conversation, and email yourself a follow-up contact list afterward. SIGN-UPS AND TOURS • Law school tours on Thursday, September 24. • NC African American History & Culture Tour interest form. • Transportation to Thursday and Sunday tours is not provided — plan ahead or use the rideshare board. TRAVEL, LODGING, AND LOGISTICS • Venue details for the NCCU Student Center, including parking and on-campus dining. • Where to stay, including hotels with courtesy blocks and group rates. • Travel page with airport information. • Roommate and rideshare boards to split costs and share rides. PAPERWORK, IN ONE PLACE • Required forms and terms to read and sign, plus optional accessibility and accommodation requests. • Data-sharing consent — you decide whether your name and email are shared with law schools and sponsors. Nothing is shared unless you opt in. UPGRADED TIERS VIP and Platinum registrants have access to the VIP & Platinum Lounge, where you can see your tier's benefits and connect with fellow upgraded registrants. A QUICK NOTE ON COMMUNITY STANDARDS The Hub is a space for learning and connection. Selling or promoting products, programs, or outside events is not permitted without written permission, which you can request in the Hub. Questions? Reach us any time at info@hbcuprelawsummit.org. We can't wait to meet you. Warmly, The HBCU Pre-Law Summit Team
The National HBCU Pre-Law Summit runs Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27, 2026 across Raleigh and Durham, NC, with the main program at the NCCU Student Center. Review the full four-day agenda on the Schedule page and add sessions to My Agenda.
Your Summit account is live. Complete your profile, opt into the Attendee Directory, sign your required forms, and build your personal agenda — all from My Hub. Questions? Email info@hbcuprelawsummit.org.
Our panels take you inside admissions, HBCU legal education, pipeline opportunities, financing, the law student experience, career planning and AI’s impact. Review the live schedule and build your personal learning plan today. Build My Summit Agenda: https://www.hbcuprelawsummithub.app/schedule
Review our guest-speaker student leaders, choose two whose experiences interest you and prepare a thoughtful question. Their recent perspective on applying, adjusting, leading and succeeding can help you prepare for your own next step. Meet the Student Leaders: https://www.hbcuprelawsummithub.app/schedule
Our special guests include judges, attorneys, educators, advocates and public officials who believe in supporting aspiring lawyers. Explore their backgrounds and identify two people whose work interests you. Meet Our Special Guests: https://www.hbcuprelawsummithub.app/schedule
Our keynote speakers represent achievement in law, education, advocacy, public service and leadership. Review their profiles, choose three people you most want to hear and prepare a thoughtful question before you arrive. Meet the Keynote Speakers: https://www.hbcuprelawsummithub.app/schedule
Thursday offers optional law school visits, Friday and Saturday are the two mandatory programming days at NCCU, and Sunday offers optional Black history and cultural activities. Review every sign-up, build your agenda and complete time-sensitive planning now. Review My Four-Day Summit Plan: https://www.hbcuprelawsummithub.app/schedule
Transportation is not provided for Thursday law school visits or Sunday cultural activities. Use Roommates & Rides to connect with verified registrants, coordinate early and confirm each tour separately. All arrangements are independent, so verify identities and use good judgment. Visit Roommates & Rides: https://www.hbcuprelawsummithub.app/connect
Connect with verified registrants who may want to share lodging costs, then use the Sponsorship Guidance booklet in the Hub to prepare a professional request for travel support. Start with people who already know you, contact alumni and your career services office, and consider what you can give back in return. Review the Sponsorship Guidance Booklet: https://www.hbcuprelawsummithub.app/guides/sponsorship
Hi Future HBCU Pre-Law Summit Attendees, You can now sign up for two great opportunities through the Volunteer Service Hub: One-on-One Pre-Law Advisement Clinic — Get live, 15-minute guidance from a knowledgeable law student or attorney who is serving in a pre-law advisor role during the Summit. Remote Application Materials Review — Have your personal statement, resume, addendum, or perspective/adversity statement reviewed after the event. Important: Remote application materials review assignments are made after the Summit, once we confirm you attended in person. We want to reward the students who show up and engage with us at the event, so attendance is required to receive a remote reviewer. Slots for the in-person clinic are limited, so reserve yours now. Upload your materials early, and we will begin matching reviewers with attendees once the Summit concludes. Sign up here: https://hbcuprelawsummitvolunteerservicehub.app/student See you in Durham! The Summit Team
The 2026 Summit swag is here and ready for pre-order. Choose from tees ($25), crewnecks ($55), hoodies ($65), and the vintage ringer tee ($40) — including the new Heritage vintage crest design on select items. Every piece is made to wear during Summit weekend and long after. Pre-ordering guarantees your size and design before we sell out. You can pick up your gear at the Summit or have it shipped straight to you. Shipping is $15 for tees/ringer tees and $20 for crewnecks/hoodies per order. The pre-order window closes Wednesday, September 9th. After that, remaining inventory will only be available on-site at higher prices and in limited sizes. Ready to rep the Summit? Shop now: https://hbcuprelawsummithub.app/swag
Browse participating law schools and sponsors on the Law Expo page. Save the ones you want to meet, add notes after each conversation, and email yourself a follow-up list from My Expo. VIP and Platinum registrants get early entry ahead of General Admission.
Registrants attending the law school tours (Thursday) and the NC History & Culture Tour (Sunday) must provide their own transportation. Use the Connect page to find or offer a ride, and confirm arrangements before Summit week.
