First African American Law Student

The first African American to enroll in the Law School (1952) was Lincoln Anderson Blakeney. He stayed one quarter.

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  • Title First African American Law Student
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  • Keywords First African American Law Student
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date January 5, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018