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Kamaaria Mackins
Student Practicing Attorney, Public Defender's Office of District 21A
Location: Durham, NC United States
Joined: Mar 31st, 2025

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Kamaaria is a third-year law student and certified student attorney at NCCU School of Law with a passion for advocacy and justice. She has public interest experience, including a summer internship at two public defender’s offices in legal deserts, where she helped provide legal assistance to underserved communities. She is also interested in international law and plans to use her legal career to serve marginalized populations through humanitarian work, compliance, or in-house roles abroad. A dedicated student, she has made the Dean’s List and continues to seek opportunities that align with her commitment to justice and service.

Current Whereabouts:

Basketball, Weightlifting, Music, Staying current with the news!

Life & Professional Aspirations:

My professional aspirations are centered on using my legal career to advocate for underserved communities, both domestically and internationally. After law school, I plan to pursue a career in public interest law, focusing on providing legal representation to marginalized populations. Additionally, I am interested in international law and hope to work in humanitarian, compliance, or in-house roles abroad to address global legal challenges.

Education (request update)

Fayetteville State University class of 2021

Undergrad Major: English Literature

Claim To Fame:

Certified Student Attorney Fighting for Justice!

Most Memorable Moment:

Making the Dean’s List was a proud achievement that reminded me of my hard work and dedication. The NCCU vs. A&T rivalry games were always unforgettable. The energy, the school spirit, and the competition made them some of my favorite experiences. And of course, our law school’s fish fry was a top-tier event. Nothing beats good food, great company, and a break from the stress of law school!

North Carolina Central University class of 2025

Grad Major: Law

Experience

I currently work with Public Defender's Office of District 21A as Student Practicing Attorney
I have 1 years of experience working in the Legal industry.

Legal Intern | Public Defender's Office of District 21A
From May 2024 to July 2024 • 0 year(s)
During my internship at two public defender’s offices in legal deserts, I gained hands-on experience in a variety of key areas of criminal defense. I conducted client interviews, advised clients on their legal rights, and provided reassurance to distressed individuals facing serious charges. I performed legal research on case law using LexisNexis and Westlaw and drafted memoranda on cases related to traffic violations, child custody, domestic violence, and sexual offenses. I also organized and reviewed case files, observed court proceedings, and participated in daily strategy meetings with supervising attorneys. My role also included locating and interviewing witnesses, reviewing misdemeanor cases, and developing legal strategies to assist the defense.

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