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SULC Louis A. Berry Institute Announces Summer Certificate Program; Applications Now Open on Rolling Basis
The Southern University Law Center's Louis A. Berry Institute for Civil Rights, Human Rights and Social Justice is now accepting applications on a rolling basis for its certificate program beginning summer 2026.
The program is designed to provide students with both rigorous academic training and hands-on legal experience in public interest work.
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit a brief statement of interest (not to exceed 1,000 words) along with a current resume to Angela A. Allen-Bell at ABell@sulc.edu.
Once accepted, students must submit a timely designation of participation in the program and complete all academic and experiential requirements to earn the certificate. Requirements include completion of a minimum of four approved certificate courses, maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in certificate coursework, and fulfilling a practical legal experience component.
The experiential requirement may be satisfied through one of the following pathways: a minimum of one semester or summer session of legal work at an approved public interest organization, law firm, or government agency; a combined total of 300 hours of qualifying legal work completed over three consecutive semesters or sessions; or completion of a civil rights, social justice, and/or human rights project approved and supervised by the program director. These opportunities may be paid or unpaid and may also qualify for externship credit.
Applications are encouraged to be submitted early, as review will occur on a rolling basis beginning immediately.
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