Law Student Representative: Morgan Hyman
For Morgan Hyman, serving as a 2025-26 NCBA law student representative is all about service. She looks forward to being a voice for her classmates — ensuring they know about opportunities, resources and connections that can help them grow as future lawyers. It’s her chance to connect students with North Carolina’s broader legal community and make sure they feel supported and included.
Before law school, Morgan attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 2023 with a degree in political science. While at UNC, she was active in the Black Student Movement and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, both of which gave her opportunities to build leadership skills and connect with communities she cared about. After graduation, she served as a college advisor with the Carolina College Advising Corps at Eastern Guilford High School, working one-on-one with first-generation and underrepresented high school students to guide them through the college application process.
Morgan decided to pursue law to combine her passion for advocacy with a career that makes a direct and tangible impact. She felt drawn to North Carolina Central University School of Law for its strong reputation for preparing students to practice law. Looking ahead, she hopes to build a career as a litigator focused on advocacy, whether in criminal law, public defense or civil litigation. This past summer, she took a step toward that goal as an intern with the Queens District Attorney’s Office in New York.
I’ve always been drawn to the courtroom and the idea of standing up for people and communities that don’t always have access to strong representation. Long term, I hope to carry that perspective with me to the bench. Becoming a judge has always been in the back of my mind — not just as a career milestone, but as a way to serve the public and ensure fairness in the legal system.
At NCCU Law, Morgan serves as vice president of the Art and Law Society, where she explores the intersections between creativity and the legal field.
Throughout her education and career, Morgan has learned that preparation and adaptability go hand in hand. Preparation builds the foundation and confidence to move forward, while adaptability allows her to think on her feet and adjust when circumstances change.
My advice to fellow students is to remain open to new experiences, even when they don’t seem to align with a set path. Some of the most valuable lessons come from unexpected places, and those moments often shape you in ways that make you a better advocate. Don’t underestimate the importance of building relationships with professors, mentors and classmates. And keep pushing when things get tough. Law school and this career path aren’t easy, but persistence is what helps you grow. The effort you put in now will take you further than you realize.
When she isn’t studying law, Morgan enjoys traveling to reset and gain perspective, trying new foods, experiencing different cultures and spending time with family and friends.
Are you interested in helping Morgan represent the NCBA at accredited law schools across the state? Learn about the NCBA Law Student Division.