Mission & Values

Our Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision 

Southern University Law Center envisions a legal community where diversity, inclusivity, and opportunity are foundational pillars. We aim to be a nationally recognized institution that empowers and equips students from diverse backgrounds to excel in the legal field, fostering a legacy of justice, advocacy, and leadership that transforms society.

Mission

The mission and tradition of the Law Center is to provide access and opportunity to a diverse group of students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups to obtain a high-quality legal education with training in both civil and common law. Additionally, our mission is to train a cadre of lawyers equipped with the skills necessary for the practice of law and for positions of leadership in society.

Values

Access and Inclusion. 

We believe in creating pathways for individuals from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups to pursue and succeed in legal education and the legal profession.

Community Engagement. 

We value the importance of connecting with and contributing to local and global communities through service, advocacy, and partnership.

Diversity. 

We recognize and celebrate diversity as essential to a comprehensive and effective legal education, reflecting the world our students will serve.

Excellence in Education. 

We are committed to providing a rigorous, high-quality legal education that prepares students for the demands of both civil and common law practice.

Empowerment through Leadership. 

We value the role of our graduates as future leaders, equipped with the skills to influence and uphold justice in their communities and beyond.

Integrity and Social Responsibility. 

We foster a sense of ethical responsibility in our students, guiding them to use their skills and knowledge in service of justice and societal advancement.