UNC School of Law

Commencement
2023-12-17

Examinations End
2023-12-13

Examinations Begin
2023-11-30

Reading/Makeup Day
2023-11-29

DC Carolina Law Alumni Reception
2023-11-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Charlie Palmer Steak, 101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, DC, 20001, United States
UNC School of Law and The Law Alumni Association invite you to join us for Carolina Law Reception in D.C. with Professors Andy Hessick, Rick Simpson, and law students in the Supreme Court Program.
On November 28, the United States Supreme Court will hear argument in McElrath v. Georgia – a case filed by the UNC School of Law Supreme Court Program. The program provides an opportunity for Carolina law students to draft briefs and assist counsel in cases before the Supreme Court.
At issue in the McElrath case is whether the Double Jeopardy Clause prohibits retrying a defendant on a charge following an earlier acquittal. The defendant, Damien McElrath, was tried for malice murder, aggravated assault, and felony murder after he stabbed his foster mother. The jury found McElrath not guilty of malice murder by reason of insanity but convicted him of aggravated assault and felony murder. The Georgia Supreme Court concluded that those verdicts were impermissibly repugnant because they depended on conflicting findings about McElrath’s sanity. For that reason, the court vacated both the acquittal and convictions for retrial.
Working with the UNC Program, Professor Richard Simpson ’77, a Carolina Law alumnus and partner at Wiley Rein, along with co-counsel Professor Andy Hessick, represents McElrath before The Supreme Court. Their position is that double jeopardy precludes retrial of the acquittal. The case will be argued by Professor Simpson.
Join us at Charlie Palmer Steak from 5:30 – 7:30 to hear from Professors Simpson and Hessick. Remarks will begin at 6:15 p.m.
RSVP by Monday, November 27th, at noon. Questions? Contact Kelly Mann Rose, assistant director of alumni and donor relations, at mann@unc.edu.

Classes End/MAGIC Day (Fri. classes meet)
2023-11-28

Thanksgiving Recess – no classes
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24
No classes Thurs. – Fri., Nov. 23-24

MAGIC Day
2023-11-22
Fri. classes meet

MAGIC Day
2023-11-21
Thurs. classes meet

Charlotte Happy Hour Event
2023-11-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Valhalla Pub & Eatery, 317 S Church St, Charlotte, NC, 28202
UNC School of Law, the Law Alumni Association, Charlotte Alumni Regional Club, and Young Alumni Leadership Council invite you and a guest to join them for a Happy Hour at Valhalla Pub & Eatery from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 15. Light bites and your first drink are on us!
Registration closes on November 13, 2023.

Dan K. Moore Program in Ethics: Generative AI for Lawyers
2023-11-10 09:30 - 15:00
Join our panelists to learn more about how generative AI (think ChatGPT) will impact attorneys. Our panelists include UNC experts, private practice AI innovators, in-house counsel, and the senior vice president of Aon’s loss prevention team. The panel will provide an introduction to AI, describe how AI is or may be used in a transactional practice, consider how we will prepare our law students to use AI in legal practice, and discuss the professional responsibility issues related to the use of generative AI in law practice. This program provides four hours of NC CLE credit, including 1 in technology training and 1 in professional responsibility.

The registration link is: https://cle.law.unc.edu/dan-k-moore/

Well-being Day 2 & Veterans Day observed – no classes
2023-11-10

2023 Tax Summit in Chapel Hill hosted by UNC School of Law and Kenan Flagler Business School featuring the 50th Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, Daniel I. Werfel, JD '97
2023-11-03 | Friday Conference Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, 27599, United States
The UNC Tax Summit is a continuing education event for accountants and lawyers to earn 8.4 CPE and/or 7 CLE credits. The event will take place at the Friday Conference Center located in Chapel Hill, NC. Twelve knowledgeable speakers will discuss local, state, and federal tax policy issues and their legal implications, in addition to a session devoted to professional conduct in business communications. The keynote speaker will be the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner and Carolina Law alum, Danny Werfel ’97.
Learn more and register

Cornerstone Weekend 2023 (for Cornerstone Members Only)
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-05 | Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Dean Brinkley is pleased to invite UNC School of Law Cornerstone Club members and their guests to join him for a weekend to celebrate Carolina Law at the iconic Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. This exclusive weekend, rescheduled from May 2023, features conversations with Dean Brinkley, The Tannery book review with author and Carolina alumnus Michael Almond (BA ’71, JD ’75), fine dining, Greenbrier experiences, camaraderie and time on your own to explore all The Greenbrier has to offer.

Atlanta: Carolina Law Tailgate and Football - Are you ready for this?! Tailgate at Troutman Pepper followed by the UNC v. Ga. Tech Football game | October 28, 2023
2023-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Troutman Pepper, 301 S. College Street 34th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
UNC School of Law invites you and your guests to join us for a pregame tailgate party at Troutman Pepper 2 hours prior to kick off of the UNC vs. GA Tech football game.
Join us for a delicious spread by Fox Brothers BBQ, killer views, and parking in the Troutman Pepper deck. Special thanks to Troutman Pepper for hosting Carolina Law for our pregame tailgate.
Register and purchase your football tickets

Fall Break – no classes
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-20
Thurs. – Fri., Oct. 19-20 Fall Break – no classes

Law Alumni Weekend
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-14
If you graduated from Carolina Law, the UNC Law Alumni Association invites you back to Chapel Hill on October 13-14, 2023 for the annual Law Alumni Weekend.
Bring your significant other, your kids and encourage your classmates to come back to Chapel Hill for THE ONLY event that brings together all alumni, students, faculty and staff for a weekend of family friendly activities in celebration and support of UNC School of Law.
Events for the weekend include:

October 13:

5:30-7:30 p.m. | Law Alumni Weekend Welcome Reception, Rizzo Conference Center, Loudermilk Hall
Dress attire: come as you are
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres served
Plan to meet your Carolina Law friends and classmates at the Welcome Reception and then enjoy your time in Chapel Hill and stroll down Franklin Street and stop for dinner, dessert, and drinks. Remember Chapel Hill is busy for football weekends. We encourage you to make plans with your friends in advance and try to get dinner reservations ahead of time.

October 14:

4:30 p.m. | Briefing with Dean Martin H. Brinkley ’92, UNC School of Law
5:30 p.m. | Carolina Law Tailgate and Pre-Game Fun, School of Law Rotunda
7:30 p.m. kick off | Carolina vs. Miami, Kenan Memorial Football Stadium

Additional details and registration information to come but don’t miss the opportunity to book your hotel room now. We have courtesy blocks reserved at three hotels with deadlines in August.
We can’t wait to see you in the fall!
View hotel options.

University Day
2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Memorial Hall
Celebrate the 230th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of Old East on October 12, 1793.

University Day 2023
2023-10-12 10:45 - 12:30
University Day is right around the corner. Join the festivities as UNC-Chapel Hill celebrates its 230th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Classes will be canceled from 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in honor of the events. Participants can begin gathering at the Old Well for the University Procession at 10:30 a.m. before heading to Memorial Hall for the 11 a.m. ceremony. Students, faculty and all others who decide to join in the celebration will be treated to a variety of activities and food trucks on campus.

Constitution Day
2023-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Room 5042
Each year, UNC School of Law organizes the campus-wide Constitution Day celebration to commemorate September 17, the day on which the Constitution of the United States was signed. Constitution Day allows schools and colleges across the country to reflect on United States history, the deeper meanings within the Constitution and hopes it represents for the future.
The law school will celebrate the federal observance this year on September 26 with a fireside chat at noon in room 5042, featuring double Tar Heel Reggie Shuford ’91, executive director of the N.C. Justice Center and Martin H. Brinkley ’92, dean and William Rand Kenan Jr. Professor of Law where Shuford will discuss his civil rights work and perspectives on the Constitution.

Well-Being Day/ No Classes
2023-09-25

Labor Day/No Classes
2023-09-04

Deadline for Students to Add/Drop Courses
2023-08-28

Charlotte FC Game Outing
2023-07-08 17:30 - 22:00 | Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join the Young Alumni Leadership Council for a Charlotte FC game on Saturday July 8, 2023. Charlotte area alumni, their families and students summering will gather to cheer on the Charlotte FC as they take on the FC Cincinnati on Hero Night at Bank of America Stadium.
There will be a pre-game gathering at 5:00 p.m. at a location being announced soon and is free to attend. Appetizers will be provided and there will be a cash bar available. The cost of tickets for the CFC game are $20. Tickets will be distributed electronically.
Registration is now open and will close on June 23. We will not be able to accept late registrations. No refunds will be available after June 23.
Questions? Contact Kelly Mann Rose, assistant director of alumni and donor relations, at mann@unc.edu.

Charlotte Alumni Regional Club Happy Hour Summer 2023
2023-06-22 17:30 - 19:30 | El Thrifty, 1115 N. Brevard Street, Ste. 100, Charlotte, 28206, United States
The Carolina Law Alumni Association and the Charlotte Alumni Regional Club are excited to host an alumni and student happy hour.
Join members of the Charlotte Alumni Regional Club for a happy hour at El Thrifty on June 22, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar is available.
A printed nametag will be provided if you register by June 20. Registration is open until June 22 but is not required to attend the event.

Questions? Contact Kelly Mann Rose, assistant director of alumni and donor relations at mann@unc.edu.

2023 Summer Associate Reception in New York
2023-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Ennead Architects LLP, 1 World Trade Center 40th Floor, New York, 10007, United States
As a part of the UNC School of Law Summer Spotlight series, we are pleased to bring to New York a conversation with Dean Martin H. Brinkley ’92. During the conversation you will hear an update about things happening around Carolina Law: admissions, employment and learn more about the prospect of a new law school building.
Our programs thrive on the prominent presence of our alumni to provide advice and support to 1L and 2L summer associates and help welcome the incoming class of 2026. Delicious drinks, great food, and the opportunity to connect and network with the vibrant Tar Heel legal community in New York is on deck for you at this special event! We hope that you will join us for this informative conversation, and to show your support of Carolina Law.
Space is graciously provided by Ennead Architects LLP. Registration closes June 6, 2023. Preregistration is required for event attendance. Questions about this upcoming event? Contact Kelly Rose (assistant director of alumni and donor relations) at mann@unc.edu.

2023 Summer Associate Reception in Charlotte
2023-06-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Troutman Pepper, 301 S. College Street 34th Floor, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
As a part of the UNC School of Law Summer Spotlight series, we are pleased to bring to Charlotte an update about things happening around Carolina Law: admissions, employment and a new law school building.
Our programs thrive on the prominent presence of our alumni to provide advice and support to 1L and 2L summer associates and help welcome the incoming class of 2026. Delicious drinks, great food, and the opportunity to connect and network with the vibrant Tar Heel legal community in Charlotte is on deck for you at this special event! We hope that you will join us for this informative conversation, and to show your support of Carolina Law.
Register now!
Space is graciously provided by Troutman Pepper. Preregistration is required for security purposes. Questions about this upcoming event? Contact Kelly Rose (assistant director of alumni and donor relations) at mann@unc.edu.

Prosecuting Cannabis: Approaches from States without Legalization
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:15
Over the last decade, a large number of states have adopted various forms of marijuana reform. To date, 21 states have legalized marijuana for recreational purposes and 38 have legalized medical marijuana use. While public opinion polls suggest that the vast majority of people support marijuana legalization, less is known about the opinions and policies of prosecuting attorneys in states that have not yet legalized marijuana for any purpose.
Join the Prosecutors and Politics Project at UNC School of Law and the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law for a conversation with a panel of legal experts and academics. Panelists will discuss results from a recent study of marijuana enforcement and examine how different district attorney offices approach marijuana offenses.

Law School Commencement
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Carmichael Arena, 310 South Road, Chapel Hill, 27514, United States

Last Day of Classes
2023-04-21
