This qualitative study applies the conceptual framework of Positive Deviance and the theoretical framework of Critical Race Theory to understand the problem of low Black student enrollment at four public law schools in the South. Positive Deviance is based on the observation that in every community there are certain individuals or groups whose uncommon behaviors and strategies enable them to find solutions to problems than their peers without fully understanding how, while having access to the same resources and facing similar or worse challenges. Critical Race Theory analyzes the role of race and racism in perpetuating social disparities between dominant and marginalized racial groups. The purpose of this study was to gain a more comprehensive understanding of barriers of access to law school amongst Back students and how those students were successful in overcoming those barriers to access law school. This qualitative study allowed six self- identifying Black students at public law schools in the South to share their experiences through interviews. The participants were interviewed using a protocol and line of inquiry informed by these barriers obstructing their pursuit of a legal education. Critical Race Theory enabled this study's participants to articulate their perspectives and experiences through the tenant of counter- storytelling; in return, it allows others to better understand the problem of low Black enrollment at public law schools located in the South. Findings indicate that Black students' perceptions of the barriers of pursuing a legal education are consistent with those identified in the literature and relate to the Law School Admission Test, the affordability associated with pursuing a legal education, the educational pipeline, the culture of the legal community. The resources, skills, and strategies these positive deviants used to mitigate these four challenges included support from others and utilizing available resources. As a result, this has enabled Black law students to be successful in the law school admissions process. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]