Derrick’s journey as a student is marked by groundbreaking achievements. In 2018, he made history as a first-generation college student when he graduated as valedictorian from Morehouse College, an accomplishment that further highlights his exceptional academic capabilities.
In July 2022, five sisters from the same parents made headlines when they graduated from the Nigerian Law School together. They are the daughters of Dr Tor Uja, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, and his wife Berry, who have been married for 35 years. The sisters, who are all lawyers now,…
At the age of 26, most people are still figuring out their career paths and goals. But not Dr. Aderomola (Romola) Adeola. She is a young and brilliant scholar who has already achieved what many can only dream of: earning a PhD in Law from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where she graduated…
Oluwatobi Olasunkanmi, a 24-year-old Nigerian, made history by becoming the best First Class Law student at the prestigious University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, in 2015. Olasunkanmi’s remarkable achievement earned him the esteemed William Charnley Prize—an award given to the top-performing First Class law graduate at Cambridge’s Hughes Hall. The exceptional academic accomplishment of Olasunkanmi stands…
Jessikah Inaba was born with a rare eye condition called bilateral microphthalmia, which means her eyes are smaller than usual. She grew up in Lewisham, southeast London, with her parents and siblings. She attended local schools that had units to support pupils with visual impairments. She then moved to Camden, where she lives now. She…
Haley Taylor Schlitz is a remarkable young woman who has achieved an extraordinary feat: she is the youngest Black law school graduate in American history. She graduated from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law at the age of 19, after being accepted into nine different law schools when she was 16. Monica completed her…
Chinyere Amanze, a young woman from Nigeria, has excelled in her academic career. She recently received a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, one of the most prominent and demanding law schools in the world. Chinyere stood out as a talented and dedicated student at Harvard Law School. She participated in a number of…
If you are looking for inspiration and motivation to pursue your dreams, look no further than Sinenhlanhla Passcara Mthembu. She is a 25-year-old lawyer who is the founder and director of her own law firm, Passcara and Partners Incorporated, based in Durban, South Africa. Sinenhlanhla, or Sne as she is popularly known, has always had…
Shequeena McKenzie is a 28-year-old lawyer who has made history by becoming the first ever Black female judge in her city of McComb, Mississippi. She was appointed as the Judge Pro Tem by the city’s selectmen in October 2021, and she also serves as a judge in the neighboring city of Magnolia. McKenzie’s journey to…
After years of working as a garbage collector, Rehan Staton, a 27-year-old man from Maryland, is set to graduate from Harvard Law School this year, and his remarkable story has earned him national recognition. He recently co-founded The Reciprocity Effect, a non-profit that aims to give back to other support staff. Staton faced financial and…
