FAQs

October 1

Yes. You can request a fee waiver here.

May 1. However, we encourage applicants to plan their application process in a way that puts them in a position to submit the strongest possible application they can as early in the process as possible.

Yes. The application, required statements, resume, and any other attachments to the application through LSAC must be submitted by May 1. However, CAS Reports and the information included in them can arrive after May 1.

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Approximately 180 students.

Approximately 2,500 annually.

We do not have a minimum LSAT requirement. Our median LSAT in recent years was 167. We do not have a minimum GPA requirement. Typically, you need to have good grades to be admitted to Carolina Law. Our median GPA range in recent years was 3.78-3.85 When evaluating an applicant’s undergraduate GPA, the Admissions Committee considers many factors, including trends in grades over the course of an academic career, how grades compare to the grades of peers from the same undergraduate institution, the undergraduate institution and/or degree program, extracurricular activities, and whether a person was employed while in school.

No. We do suggest having a well-rounded education that allowed you to develop critical and analytical thinking, reading comprehension, writing, and communication skill and ability.

The LSAT is offered multiple times a year, please see the LSAC website for the most up to date information.

For the fall application cycle we will accept LSAT scores up until April. We will not accept June scores for fall admission.

If you have multiple LSAT scores, we base our admissions decisions on the highest score.

Carolina Law will accept LSAT scores that are up to five years old.

People who know you well, who think highly of you, and who can speak to your academic and/or professional achievements, your leadership potential, your time management and organization skills, your critical and analytical thinking skills, etc. If you are enrolled in school or have graduated a year or less prior to the date of applying to the School of Law, it is preferred, but not required, that one of your letters is academic.

Carolina Law is a great value at both the resident and non-resident rate. Our students receive an excellent education in a supportive atmosphere. See Tuition & Fees.

The State of North Carolina partially subsidizes the cost of North Carolina public college and university tuition for all students whose domicile, or permanent legal residence, is in North Carolina. Residency determination establishes if students should have in-state or out-of-state tuition. Because North Carolina residency status is governed solely by North Carolina statute, lack of eligibility for in-state status in another state does not guarantee in-state status in North Carolina. The residency statute mandates only those who can demonstrate a minimum of twelve months of uninterrupted domicile (legal residence) in North Carolina are eligible for in-state tuition. The statute also places the burden of proof on the student to establish, by preponderance of evidence, that they are a bona fide domiciliary rather than mere residence of North Carolina.

The application for residency can be completed prior to submission of the admissions application at https://ncresidency.cfnc.org/residencyInfo/. If the application for residency is not completed with a final determination before submitting the supplemental application, a change in resident status cannot be processed until an applicant matriculates into the institution.

See Tuition & Fees.

Yes. Law school is an investment in your future that requires hard work and sacrifice in pursuit of the valuable careers our alumni enjoy. At Carolina Law, we make every effort to help students meet the costs of their law school education. Applicants who meet the admissions deadline and are offered admission are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, with no separate application required. In recent years, at least 90% of the incoming class received a merit-based scholarship. Scholarships are renewed annually for those who remain in good academic and disciplinary standing. Carolina Law provides helpful information about how, in addition to scholarships, you can supplement the cost of your legal education.

Yes! You may schedule an appointment to meet with an admissions professional; meet with a financial aid professional; tour the building (student-led during the academic year); and/or observe a first-year class. Schedule a visit here.

Carolina Law encourages applicants to apply for the year they are intending to start law school. However, we know life and the unexpected sometimes happens. One-year deferrals are considered on a case-by-case basis. Two-year deferrals are granted for Teach for America, Peace Corps, and AmeriCorps.

In accordance with state law (HB378, Part IV), the University of North Carolina provides admissions deferrals to members of the military and their spouses. Reserved Armed Forces are granted at least a two-year deferral period and Active-Duty Armed Forces are granted at least a five-year deferral period. Students must request a deferral at least 30 days prior to enrollment.

All deferral requests, which should include an explanation of why the request is being made and for how long, can be made by emailing law_admissions@unc.edu

Carolina Law offers a variety of dual degree programs. See opportunities here.

We do not conduct interviews that affect the admissions decision. You are welcome to make an appointment to visit the law school and meet with an admissions professional to gain additional information and have your questions answered.

No. Our program is for full-time law students.