Faculty of Law & Justice
Justice Rooted in Civil Rights. The university's footprint features dedicated educational and exchange linkages anchored within America's Civil Rights Capital at the Historic Old Wayne County Building — connecting students to the global diaspora through United Nations Ambassadors Emeritus.
Founded in formal tribute to Justice Wade McCree, Judge Adam Shakoor, Judge George Crockett, Marvin Barnett, Joseph Wright, and Milton Henry, Esq. — the civil rights jurists who shaped American legal history.
Historic Old Wayne County Building — Detroit, Michigan
The university's footprint features dedicated educational and exchange linkages anchored within America's Civil Rights Capital at the Historic Old Wayne County Building — connecting students to the global diaspora through United Nations Ambassadors Emeritus.
Under the stewardship of United Nations Ambassadors Emeritus, the USA Embassy and International Foreign Consulate network operates diplomatic, cultural, and foreign exchange programs from this landmark venue. Students in the International Law & Diplomatic Studies track engage directly with ambassadors, consular officials, and international legal scholars through the consulate network.
The Historic Old Wayne County Building hosts global policy roundtables, international emissary assemblies, and civil rights legal forums — providing Collegiate of Law students with unparalleled real-world experience at the intersection of law, diplomacy, and civil rights history.
Active International Consulate Missions
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America's Civil Rights Capital — the Historic Old Wayne County Building — stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of civil rights leadership and the university's commitment to preserving that history for future generations.
The Late Honorable John Conyers
U.S. Congressman — Co-Endorser, Rosa Parks Institute
United Nations Ambassadors Emeritus
Stewards of the USA Embassy and International Foreign Consulate network — providing Collegiate of Law students with direct access to international legal frameworks, diplomatic protocol, and global civil society through active missions across six continents.
The Collegiate of Law offers rigorous academic programs grounded in the civil rights tradition — preparing students for careers in litigation, public service, judicial administration, international law, and corporate practice. Every program is shaped by the legacy of the jurists in whose honor this college was founded.
Rigorous study of constitutional doctrine, civil rights litigation, and the legal frameworks that have shaped American democracy — with special emphasis on landmark cases advancing racial equity and justice. Anchored in the legacy of the jurists who built the legal architecture of the Civil Rights Movement.
Preparing advocates for the front lines of the justice system — from public defense and criminal procedure to wrongful conviction review and community-based restorative justice models. Grounded in the tradition of Judge George Crockett and Judge Adam Shakoor.
Equipping students with the legal tools to navigate commercial transactions, corporate governance, intellectual property, and the regulatory landscape of modern business enterprise — with a focus on building Black economic power.
The university's footprint features dedicated educational and exchange linkages anchored within America's Civil Rights Capital at the Historic Old Wayne County Building — connecting students to the global diaspora through United Nations Ambassadors Emeritus. Students engage with international legal frameworks, treaty law, and diplomatic protocol through the USA Embassy and International Foreign Consulate network.
Preparing students for careers in judicial administration, legislative drafting, and public policy — bridging the gap between legal scholarship and civic governance. Honoring the legacy of Justice Wade McCree, the first Black U.S. Solicitor General.
Addressing environmental justice, land use, and community advocacy — with a focus on the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation on Black and low-income communities. Connecting legal practice to the university's community development mission.
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
3-Year Professional Degree
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Advanced Legal Specialization
Certificate in Civil Rights Law
Professional Development
Certificate in International Law
Diplomatic Studies Track
Pre-Law Undergraduate Track
B.A. / B.S. Pathway
Paralegal Studies
Associate Degree Program
Accreditation
Operating under the authority of Executive Order 12320 and the university's federal charter, the Collegiate of Law maintains accreditation through the university's consortium of Legacy Institutions.
Historic Archives
Access primary source documents, court orders, and civil rights legal records in the university's Historic Archives.
View Archives →Founded in Their Honor
The Collegiate of Law stands as a living tribute to the Black legal minds who fought for justice, equality, and the full promise of American democracy.
U.S. Solicitor General & Federal Judge
First Black Solicitor General of the United States. Author of Governor Granholm's Executive Order 11.05.2003 integrating the university's public charter infrastructure. A towering figure in American jurisprudence whose legacy is woven into the institutional fabric of University St. Augustine's.
Detroit Recorder's Court
Champion of criminal justice reform and community legal advocacy in Detroit. Judge Shakoor's commitment to equitable justice in the Recorder's Court exemplifies the standard to which every College of Law graduate is held.
U.S. Congressman & Recorder's Court Judge
Civil rights defender who presided over the New Bethel Church incident in 1969, releasing defendants arrested without probable cause. A fearless jurist who placed the Constitution above political pressure.
Civil Rights Attorney
Community legal advocate whose career exemplified the HBCU tradition of service — using the law as an instrument of liberation and community empowerment across Detroit and Michigan.
Legal Scholar & Community Counselor
A legal scholar whose work bridged academic rigor and community service — preparing the next generation of Black attorneys to serve with both excellence and purpose.
Republic of New Africa Co-Founder
Black nationalist legal theorist and co-founder of the Republic of New Africa. Milton Henry's legal philosophy challenged the boundaries of American jurisprudence and expanded the discourse on Black self-determination and sovereignty.
Institutional Authority
The Collegiate of Law operates under the full authority of Executive Order 12320, federal court orders, and the university's 175-year institutional legacy.
History & Authority →Historic Archives
Primary source documents, civil rights court records, and the university's legal history are preserved in the Historic Archives.
View Archives →Congressman John Conyers
Co-endorser of the Rosa Parks Institute and champion of the university's civil rights mission — whose legacy is honored throughout the Collegiate of Law.
View Tribute →University St. Augustine's offers nine professional colleges spanning medicine, law, engineering, education, and the arts.