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Students at the Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law are advancing in their legal education and professional development. Recently, Joy Epperson, a second-year law student, was selected for a summer internship with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, an Am Law 100 firm employing more than a thousand attorneys in over thirty U.S. locations. In addition, Chief Justice Paul Newby of the North Carolina Supreme Court offered, and Joy has accepted, a full-time law clerk position upon her graduation in 2027, underscoring her exceptional accomplishments as a student.<\/p>\n

Ms. Epperson had this to say about these career opportunities:<\/p>\n

\"IMG“I have an overwhelming sense of gratitude, not only that the hard work I have poured into law school has borne such fruit, but also for the role of Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at High Point University. I am\u202fdeeply\u202fthankful for the mentorship and guidance from Dean Martin,\u202fas well as from all my professors at High Point Law, who have challenged me both academically and in my professional development.”<\/p>\n

The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law distinguishes itself by offering students a guaranteed opportunity to secure an internship within the legal field as an integral component of their education. In its first cohort, all students who pursued internships were successfully placed in legal positions during the summer of 2025, including over 30 students who were placed in judicial internships.<\/p>\n

Former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice and founding Dean Mark Martin commented,<\/p>\n

We are extremely proud of Joy\u2019s accomplishments. She is among the many exceptional students at our law school. As former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, I can confidently state that receiving a full-time clerkship offer from the chief justice of a state\u2019s highest court is truly remarkable for any law student. This achievement reflects the high quality of our students at High Point, the dedication and excellence of our faculty, and the strong connections the school maintains with the legal community.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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