Law Student Representative: Nyah Morgan
2025-26 NCBA law student representative Nyah Morgan is honored by the opportunity to connect her fellow students with the North Carolina legal community and share the benefits of NCBA membership. She knows law school can feel overwhelming, so she looks forward to passing along NCBA resources and encouragement to help students grow in their legal walk.
Before law school, Nyah attended the University of Mississippi. Ever since she was a little girl, Nyah was fascinated with the law — whether she was watching legal shows and movies or casually using legal terms in everyday conversation without fully knowing their meaning. To fuel that passion for law and helping others, she pursued law-adjacent subjects in her studies and immersed herself in extracurriculars connected to the legal field. After graduating, she explored the profession more directly by interning for two years at a private criminal defense firm in Atlanta, where she met with clients and drafted memos and briefs while sharpening her skills.
When it came time to choose a law school, High Point University School of Law felt like home.
I chose High Point Law because of its values, close-knit community and room for opportunity. The mantra is God, Family, Country, which aligns strongly with my morals. My faith is the most important thing about me, and attending a school with God at its core was heartwarming. When I visited, the faculty and staff made my family and I feel like we had known them for weeks instead of hours.
After her 1L year, Nyah discovered that she is passionate about many areas of law. For now, she envisions becoming a “jack of all trades” attorney dedicated to helping clients in whatever way they need. Ultimately, her goal is to establish a nonprofit that supports formerly incarcerated juveniles, teaching them healthy coping mechanisms and how to successfully reintegrate into society while providing a positive role model. She also hopes to one day start her own law practice alongside this nonprofit work.
Nyah has gained experience through a wide range of outlets, from interning with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to participating in Moot Court and serving as a teaching assistant for both Torts and Criminal Procedure. She also stays active in organizations such as the Black Law Students Association, Women in Law and the Christian Legal Society. In addition, she serves as recruitment chair for both the First-Generation Law Association and Innocence Organization. These roles have allowed her to connect with fellow first-generation law students, interacting on a more personal level.
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to be authentic. Coming into my 1L year, I didn’t fit the ‘cookie-cutter’ lawyer stereotype, but my bright, bubbly personality opened doors and was appreciated by others. Imposter syndrome can sneak up on you, but you belong. Focus on doing and being your best — comparison is the thief of joy.
Outside of law school, Nyah enjoys shopping, spending time with family and friends, playing with her dog Pac, riding horses, visiting farms, hiking, reading, writing and dancing.
Are you interested in helping Nyah represent the NCBA at accredited law schools across the state? Learn about the NCBA Law Student Division.