Joseph Karl Grant has been named dean of the School of Law at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Most recently, Grant has served as interim dean and holds the Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Chair in Legal Education at Capital University School of Law.
“Joseph Grant is a thoughtful leader, respected legal scholar and experienced administrator whose background aligns well with the future of our School of Law,” said Dr. Ontario S. Wooden, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at NCCU. “He understands the evolving landscape of legal education, including the opportunities and challenges presented by the NextGen Bar Exam, and he brings the vision, partnership-building skills and commitment to student success that this moment requires. I am confident his leadership will help strengthen academic excellence, improve bar passage outcomes and elevate the School of Law’s impact and visibility.”
Grant holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Brown University and a juris doctor degree from Duke University School of Law.
