School of Law News

Congratulations to Team 1, first place winner!

The Duke Center on Law & Tech and the NCCU Technology Law & Policy Center are thrilled to share the results of the Legal Design Derby Solutions Showcase!

In answering the question, How might we carry forward the legal system’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic to maximize access to justice? six teams of law students presented their creative idea in 5 minutes.Vabrice Wilder Smiley, Brittany Burks, Hillary Teoyotl, & Lexus Real from NCCU School of Law (pictured above) took home the first place prize, an award of $250 per person. Focused on improving traffic court, their idea of “Law on Wheels” brings the justice system to those who would otherwise struggle to access it.