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2025 Summer Internship Scholarship Recipient Spotlight Series: Meet Aaliyah LeCompte

By Stacey Rubain Aaliyah LeCompte is a second-year law student at North Carolina Central University School of Law (“NCCU Law”). Her passion for serving others began even before entering law school. Aaliyah mentored children and also worked as a behavior technician, and these experiences strengthened her passion for helping people navigate challenging circumstances. This summer, […]

2025 Summer Internship Scholarship Recipient Spotlight Series: Meet Aleah Wordsworth

By Stacey Rubain Aleah Wordsworth is a third-year law student at the University of North Carolina School of Law. She is deeply committed to public service and dedicated to improving the lives of individuals from underserved and disadvantaged communities. Her passion for this work was strengthened through prior experiences with the North Carolina Office of […]

Shaping Tomorrow: Meet the 2025 Summer Internship Scholarship Recipients

By Stacey Rubain Over the next coming weeks, the Criminal Justice Blog will feature several outstanding recipients of the NCBA’s 2025 Annual Summer Internship Scholarship. These spotlights will showcase law students passionate about careers in government, public service, and criminal justice, offering an inside look at their Summer 2025 internship experiences. We hope you enjoyed […]

My Summer With North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services: A Reflection on Public Service Law

By Tavaria Smith  This summer, I had the privilege of working with North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services (NCPLS), an organization committed to providing legal assistance to incarcerated individuals in North Carolina. My internship offered me a front-row seat to the criminal justice system, from observing court proceedings to directly engaging with clients and their families. […]

A Look Into My Internship With the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission

By Shane Murphy Working as an intern at the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, I’ve had the unique opportunity to contribute to the critical work of investigating post-conviction claims of innocence. This experience has been both challenging and rewarding, offering insights into the complexities of the criminal justice system and the meticulous process of seeking […]