By: Caroline Daly, University Communications, Wednesday, May 21st, 2025Republished with permission from UNC University Communications Government agencies have increasingly turned to chatbots, virtual assistants and other automated tools to interpret legal rules for the public. While these tools can make federal law accessible, they can often flatten out legal complexities, says Leigh Osofsky, UNC School …
Six cities, three weeks, one regional champion Carolina Law hits the road this June for its annual Summer Tour, bringing together alumni, current students, and admitted students across six cities to celebrate what’s been an incredible year. This summer features Carolina Law’s first-ever regional participation challenge: each city is competing to see who can rally …
In the decade since Martin H. Brinkley ’92 took the helm at UNC School of Law, the School has transformed into a national powerhouse. Now, as he announces his return to teaching, Brinkley leaves behind a legacy of strategic growth that positions Carolina Law for continued excellence. “After serving nearly eleven years as dean of …
UNC School of Law researchers aren’t just writing papers, they’re transforming communities, rewriting history, and protecting North Carolinians through work that ripples far beyond campus. Carolina Law faculty tackle society’s toughest problems head-on. Professor Eric Muller’s digging into Thomas Ruffin’s past sparked the removal of memorials and established a highway marker for Lydia, giving voice …
The caps may look the same, and the diplomas may read like those from years past but make no mistake: Carolina Law’s Class of 2025 leaves behind a legacy of transformation that was on full display at Friday’s commencement ceremony. In an unprecedented move that speaks volumes about their approach to the legal profession, this …
Eight students of the Class of 2025 were selected to become members of one of the most prestigious societies at UNC School of Law. The James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society recognizes eight third-year students possessing both academic and personal excellence and a willingness to serve for the betterment of the School of Law …
The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) has awarded Anne Klinefelter, Henry P. Brandis Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita and former director of the Kathrine R. Everett Law Library, its prestigious Marian Gould Gallagher Distinguished Service Award. Klinefelter, who retired earlier this year after serving as law library director at Carolina Law since 2007, established …
UNC School of Law presented four awards to distinguished faculty on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The awards presented include: The Robert G. Byrd Award for Excellence and Creativity in Teaching, awarded to Eric L. Muller. The Byrd Award is named for Robert G. Byrd, an alumnus of the school who served as a member of …
At the end of each academic year, UNC School of Law presents awards to students recognizing writing, leadership, service and practice interest. This year, members of the Class of 2025 received the Bane Outstanding Writing Award, the Coates Rule of Law Essay Award, the Winston Crisp Award for Student Leadership and the Clinical Legal Education …
March and April each year, mark decision times for future Carolina lawyers at UNC School of Law’s Admitted Students Day. When Director of Admissions Ian McInnis talks about this spring tradition, he doesn’t mince words: “Sometimes it really is the difference between somebody depositing and not depositing.” Each March and April, these events have transformed …