UNC School of Law to Host Virtual CLE on Generative AI for Corporate Attorneys

The University of North Carolina School of Law is set to host its annual Dan K. Moore Program in Ethics, focusing on a timely and crucial topic: “Generative AI for Corporate Attorneys.” This virtual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) event is scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. Event Highlights:

From Pins and Needles to Champagne Toasts: Grads Reflect on Bar Exam Results

The ping of an email notification. A chance encounter with a mail carrier. A squealing celebration with a toddler. For University of North Carolina School of Law graduates, the moment of receiving their bar exam results arrives in myriad ways, each a build-up of months of anticipation and preparation. Kayley Carpenter ’24 was caught off

New Issue of Carolina Law Magazine Now Available

We are excited to announce the release of the latest issue of the Carolina Law magazine. This edition features the outstanding achievements of our faculty, students, and alumni, while exploring current legal trends and issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay connected with the UNC School of Law community!

UNC Celebrates Freedom of Expression with Fifteenth-Annual First Amendment Day

The University of North Carolina is set to host its fifteenth annual First Amendment Day on Wednesday, September 25. This campus-wide, daylong series of events is designed to celebrate the First Amendment and explore its crucial role in the lives of Carolina students. Schedule of Events 8:00 AM – Breakfast with Bubba Location: Freedom Forum,

Professor Gene Nichol Receives Inaugural Defenders of Justice Award 

The University of North Carolina School of Law is proud to announce that Professor Gene Nichol has been named the recipient of the North Carolina Justice Center’s prestigious Lifetime Champion of Justice Award. Nichol is the first to receive this significant honor, recognizing his unwavering commitment to fighting for civil rights, social justice, and eradicating

UNC School of Law Achieves 92.97% Bar Passage Rate for First-Time Test Takers

According to results released by the North Carolina Board of Law Examiners, the University of North Carolina School of Law continues its tradition of excellence in bar exam performance, with 92.97% of first-time test takers passing the July 2024 North Carolina bar examination. Of the 128 Carolina Law graduates taking the bar exam for the

Carolina Law Welcomes New Faculty 

The UNC School of Law is thrilled to welcome four distinguished professors to its faculty. Kara Bruce, Carrie Floyd, Caleb Griffin, and Caroline Osborne bring diverse expertise and innovative approaches to legal education, each enhancing Carolina Law’s commitment to excellence in teaching and research.  Kara Bruce Returning to her alma mater, Kara Bruce joins Carolina

Meet the Class of 2027

The University of North Carolina School of Law has opened its doors to a new cohort of aspiring legal professionals. This fall, the incoming Class of 2027 brings together 181 talented individuals, carefully selected from a competitive pool of 2,622 applicants.

New Beginnings at Carolina Law: Class of 2027 Orientation

Van Hecke-Wettach Hall buzzed with excitement on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, as the Class of 2027 embarked on their legal journey at the University of North Carolina School of Law. The day began with warm greetings from Dean’s Fellows, faculty and staff, setting a tone of support that would echo throughout the day. After a

Carolina Law’s Class of 2027 Week of Orientation Starts out Strong with a Day of Service

Student volunteers stand for photo at Habitat ReStore

The University of North Carolina School of Law kicked off the academic year with its annual Service Day, a 15-year tradition embodying the school’s guiding value of “service to the state.” Incoming first-year and transfer students participated in projects across the Triangle area, stepping out of the classroom and into the community. Students contributed to