Elon University opening new law school in Charlotte, NC

Описание: Some people grow up, go to school and pursue their careers right out of college. Others take a little more time to find their calling.

For the latter group, Elon University's new part-time law program in Charlotte is working to prepare the next team of legal professionals in the area.

"If you feel a calling to serve people this is a great way to do it," Mecklenburg County Bar President Cary Davis said. "Folks need legal services."

Elon's program is built to be part-time and flexible, offering classes in the evening hours for those who work other jobs while pursuing a law degree. Zachary Kramer, the dean of Elon's law school, says an in-person experience is invaluable to graduates.

"There’s new energy, there’s opportunities for mentorship, creating pipelines for work," he said.

Applications for the law program opened Oct. 1. Once Elon gets the approval from national law officials, the school hopes to welcome 35 students in its inaugural class next year. The small class size is intentional, according to Kramer. #WakeUpCLT #Elon

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