Admitted Students Day

The Office of Admissions invites all admitted students to attend an Admitted Students DThe Office of Admissions invites all admitted students to attend an Admitted Students Day in March or April. As you begin the process of deciding where to commit to law school in the fall, we aim to provide useful information about life as a Carolina Law student. At Admitted Students Day, you can expect to:

  • Hear from current students about why they chose Carolina Law, how the law school has supported their academic and personal achievements, and what law school life is really like.
  • Explore Carolina Law’s unique curriculum strengths and enrichment opportunities, including centers and programsclinics and externships, and journal publications.
  • Learn the nuts and bolts of financing your legal education.
  • Meet members of Student Development, the Career Development Office, the Pro Bono Program, and Global Opportunities.
  • Talk with representatives from student organizations about getting involved in the Carolina Law community and how they balance academic work with extracurriculars.
  • Take a law school and library tour to see where you’ll be studying, going to class, and building your career for the next three years.

Agenda outline

Each day starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:10 p.m.

  • Registration Check-In and Continental Breakfast
  • The Deans’ Welcome
  • Tours of the Law School and Law Library
  • Introduction to Career Development
  • Experiential Learning and Pro Bono Opportunities
  • Introduction to Financial Aid and Residency
  • Alumni Careers
  • Lunch with Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
  • Student Organization and Housing Fair
  • Introduction to Student Development and International Programs
  • The Student Experience

Registration

Friday, March 22, 2024

OR

Friday, April 12, 2024

Directions and Parking

For Google Maps, use the law school’s street address of 160 Ridge Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

From I-40 (from Raleigh and points east)
From Interstate 85 (from Greensboro and points west)
From Interstate 85 (from Durham and points north)
Traveling from Raleigh/Durham Airport

Parking is available in either of the two nearby visitor pay lots (see maps.unc.edu/parking/visitor/). Both are located within a five-to-ten-minute walk of the law school. Do NOT park in the visitor spaces next to the law school building. If you do, it is possible you might receive a ticket. Walking instructions from both lots are below.

Rams Head Parking Deck, located on Ridge Road

Coming from the side of Rams Head facing Ridge Road, take a left, walking towards the law school. You will soon see the circular drive leading to the law school building. This is the law school’s main entrance.

The Hwy 54/Raleigh Road Visitor Parking Lot

From the lot, walk towards campus on Raleigh Road, then take a left onto Country Club Road. From Country Club, take the first right onto Ridge Road, and you will soon see the circular drive leading to the law school building. This is the law school’s main entrance.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer travel stipends for visits. We appreciate the time you are investing in joining us for a visit as you explore the possibility of becoming part of the Carolina Law family. We look forward to seeing you soon!