News and Announcements
May 1, 2026
April 20, 2026
NY_Law Student Internship Opportunity
April 29, 2026
Louisiana Congressional Redistricting Interview with Press Robinson (2025)
April 20, 2026
April 15, 2026
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.
April 13, 2026
University of Alabama Students File Lawsuit Challenging Suspension of Campus Magazines
March 26, 2026
March 24, 2026
American Council of Learned Societies v. Adam Wolfson (Arising From DEI Grant Cancellations)
March 23, 2026
Answering the call for jury service
https://www.ncsc.org/resources-courts/answering-call-jury-service
March 10, 2026
LPB & Southern University Present The Inquisitor on March 17
https://www.sulc.edu/news/lpb-southern-university-present-the-inquisitor-on-march-17-2026
February 18, 2026
Human Rights in the U.S.: Handbook for Public Interest Attorneys (2026 Version)
February 11, 2026
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and
American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law
Annual Law Student Writing Competition for 2026
February 11, 2026
Call for Participation - 15th Annual National Civil Rights Conference
The Planning Committee for the 2026 National Civil Rights Conference (hereafter NCRC) is inviting you to attend the June 18th - 20th Conference. The three-day Conference will convene in Detroit (MI) and will include [1] must-see sights and activities (i.e., Motown Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, Specialty Museums), [2] thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions from professionals and practitioners interested in human and civil rights, social justice, STEAM education, civic and global engagement, technology literacy, leadership development, silver rights and social equity, and [3] engaging workshops, artistic productions, innovative keynote speakers and opportunities for youth to participate in age-appropriate activities. Learn more
Louis Berry: Pioneer Lawyer, Civil Rights Advocate, and Educator
February 6, 2026
Louis Berry of Alexandria, Louisiana, is remembered as one of the most influential civil rights attorneys in the state’s modern history. Born October 9, 1914, Berry helped dismantle racial barriers in the legal profession and broadened access to justice for Black Americans in the segregated South.... Read More
National Black History Month, 2026
February 3, 2026
This year, we celebrate the most significant milestone in our Nation’s history: 250 glorious years of American independence. From the very beginning, our country has been blessed with countless black American heroes. For more than two and a half centuries, these legends have made timeless contributions to our government, laws, military, economy, workforce, and culture. With their tremendous legacy in mind, as President, I proclaim... Read More