Mission & Values

Our Vision and Mission

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.