Benedict College Pre-Law Center
Preparing the Next Generation of Legal Professionals
Mission
To educate & build cognizant and caring legal professionals in the communities they serve.
Quick Facts
HBCU Pre-Law Center in S.C.
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Research and Publications
Writing and research are key components of the legal profession. Our students research and write with faculty for published scholarly articles in preparation for Law School.
Community Involvement
The Pre-Law Center endeavors to educate our students and community simultaneously through education, partnership and outreach opportunities.
Order in the Den Podcast
Order in the Den is a student-led media podcast that hosts legal discussions with professionals in the justice community.
Pre-Law Club
To prepare students for a legal career with opportunities for Law School. LSAT, Legal Professionalism training and provide joy for the journey.
LIT Camp
Lawyers in Training (L.I.T.) is a program designed for middle and high school students and is sponsored by Transforming Generations Outreach Center. In partnership with the Benedict College Pre-Law Center, L.I.T. offers tailored academic and professional development experiences. These include mock trials, quarterly check-ins with legal professionals, tutoring in writing and public speaking, character development, and a summer camp where participants explore the breadth of legal careers through hands-on activities.
Pre-Law Minor
The Benedict College Pre-Law Center offers a Pre-Law minor for students interested in legal careers or learning more about the law. Courses focus on legal writing, core law school subjects, and case briefing to build essential skills for future legal studies. Open to all majors, the program follows the ABA’s guidance that no specific major is required for law school. Students learn in a cohort setting and receive instruction and mentorship from legal professionals across the country.
25-26 Pre-Law EBoard
Daziyah Johnson
President
Maleah Screen
Vice President
Anyla Fleming
Treasurer
Haileigh Doctor
Community Service Chair &
Public Relations Chair
Alonda Harmon
Historian
Jalen Steele
Secretary
Alumni Highlight
Kleopatra Amirah Jones (c/o 2024)
- Criminal Justice Administration Major & Pre law Minor
- Hofstra Law School ‘27, 2L
- Benedict College Pre Law Club (PR Chair) Alum
- Hofstra BLSA Membership Chair & NEBLSA Director of Social Action
I want to become an attorney to aid in systemic change within the justice system primarily impacting minority communities. Being a pre law minor aided me in building connections, networking, working on my public speaking, and learning about systemic issues within the justice system through courses Benedict provided.
Meet the Pre-Law Advisor & Director
Dr. Ebony D. Green, M.Ed., J.D. - Center Director
Dr. Ebony D. Green is a full-time Pre-Law and Criminal Justice Professor, serving as the college’s Pre-Law Center Director and student advisor. She also leads the Lawyers in Training (L.I.T.) program for middle and high school students, preparing future legal scholars for success. Under her tutelage, the Pre-Law Center is an inaugural program as the first HBCU center in the state, Pre-Law minor instituted, “Order in the Den” Podcast & L.I.T. Camp created, & 100% ABA law school acceptance rate in three years for alumni. A trusted voice in her field, Dr. Green frequently contributes as a legal expert to local media and serves on six boards, including the Nickelodeon Board of Directors and the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
Dr. Green earned her undergraduate degree in English, with a minor in Psychology, from Winthrop University, a Master’s in Education from Buffalo State, and a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.
With a deep passion for women, emerging professionals, and youth, Dr. Green has built her career on mentoring vulnerable student populations and advancing the professional development of women leaders and young professionals. After the tragic murder of her maternal grandmother, she transitioned from traditional education to law—pursuing justice for youth in the legal system. That pivotal moment sparked a legal career that spans juvenile law, business, and now higher education, where she continues to shape the next generation of legal professionals.
Within academia and beyond, Dr. Green is the Founder and CEO of a private publishing and consulting firm, and the visionary behind the Partner in Faith Model©, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering communities through mentorship, education, and faith-based leadership.
A prolific author, Dr. Green has published over twenty works, including legal scholarship, peer-reviewed articles, research abstracts, edited volumes, instructional manuals, legal & educational programs, and inspirational books. Her notable works include I Am a Leader, Affirmations for H.E.R., Mentor ME!, and the edited book, The Real Statistics from Black Boys to Men.
Quote: “Only what we do for God will last, make what you do count.”
Recent Legal Press & Publications:
Rena Perry Major - Student Intern
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Criminal Justice
- Career Aspirations: Legislative Aide of the House of Representatives.
- As a Pre-Law Intern: I learned the importance of professional networking & how connecting with alumni and legal professionals will open doors for your future career.
Contact Information & Social Media
- Email: Ebony.Green@benedict.edu
- Instagram: @BCPreLawClub
- Location: Fine Arts Building, 2nd Floor