Two law students receive Capital City Lawyers Association scholarships

Campbell Law School’s Kenneth Cole ’28 and Clinton N. Jones ’28 have been selected as 2026 Capital City Lawyers Association (CCLA) scholarship recipients.

The CCLA supports chosen law students during their legal education and examination by supplementing the income of students who have accepted summer employment for which they will not be compensated or by paying for expenses related to the bar examination, including bar prep fees and/or bar application fees, according to its website. The CCLA awards all selected scholarship recipients with a $1,000 cash for their service to the community. 

The CCLA recognizes Cole’s commitment to supporting underrepresented students and families through his work as an education administrator, policy research analyst and community organizer in Wisconsin, California and North Carolina. 

Currently, Cole is involved in the 2026 MLK Internship Program, which is run by the Raleigh office of Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC), a statewide non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to low-income individuals aimed at providing equal access to legal support regardless of economic background. Additionally, Cole’s work has included bringing culturally relevant mental health services to his alma mater University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Emerging Leaders Award from the City of Madison for his efforts.

Before coming to Campbell Law, Cole earned a master’s of arts degree in Justice and Advocacy from Fuller Theological Seminary and a bachelor’s of arts degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin.

“My hope is to make a positive difference wherever I go,” Cole says. “As my purpose aligns for the next challenge I face, I will be guided by my commitment to faith, unity, liberty and justice.”

The CCLA has recognized Jones as a student committed to benefiting traditionally under-served communities in the Triangle. 

Currently, Jones serves at the North Carolina Supreme Court as a judicial intern in the chambers of Justice Anita Earls. “Like Justice Earls, I aspire to be a voice for justice, particularly for individuals and communities whose concerns too often go unheard,” Jones wrote in a recent LinkedIn post. “This summer will be an invaluable step in that journey.”

While at Campbell Law, Jones has been recognized for his advocacy, leadership skills and commitment to law, being the first 1L student in Campbell Law’s history to be awarded the David Teddy Innovative Student Leadership Award. Additionally, he was individually awarded for his work with Campbell’s Mock Trial team and earned the Outstanding Witness Award in January’s Kilpatrick Townsend 1L Mock Trial Competition, where his team finished as semi-finalists.

Prior to coming to Campbell Law, Jones built a career in corporate leadership, serving in roles at IBM and Amazon. Jones earned an MBA from North Carolina Central University and a bachelor’s of science degree in Mass Communications, cum laude, from Norfolk State University. 

“As I continue my law school journey, I remain committed to public service, mentorship and creating pathways that help others reach opportunities they may not have believed were possible,” he says. “This recognition motivates me to continue working hard and serving with purpose.”