School of Law

While many college students sought relaxation during spring break, eight UNC School of Law students traveled to the mountains of Western North Carolina to assist communities still recovering from Hurricane Helene. From March 10 to 13, the team provided free legal consultations to residents struggling with FEMA appeals, insurance disputes, and rebuilding complications. “We were …

Korematsu will speak on “Korematsu v. United States: Is My Father’s Case Still Relevant?”  Dr. Karen Korematsu, Founder and Executive Director of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute and daughter of civil rights icon Fred Korematsu, will deliver the 2025 William P. Murphy Distinguished Lecture at UNC School of Law on Tuesday, March 19 at 12:00 p.m. …

North Carolina Court of Appeals judges brought the appellate courtroom directly to Carolina Law on Wednesday, hearing two cases that gave students, including visiting exchange students from the University of Tübingen, a rare inside look at appellate advocacy in action.  The Court considered a constitutional challenge to North Carolina’s medical malpractice damages cap, where attorneys …

The Spring edition of Carolina Law Magazine is now live! Open its digital pages to witness our community’s powerful response to Hurricane Helene, breakthrough faculty research, and inspiring alumni leadership. As Carolina Law celebrates its highest-ever #20 U.S. News ranking, this issue captures the spirit that propels the school forward.

In a surprise ceremony that drew together students, faculty, staff, and alumni, Carolina Law dedicated a plaque honoring Fredia Banks-Marsh at the school’s Food for Thought Pantry on Tuesday. The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and Student Bar Association (SBA) organized the event, recognizing Banks-Marsh’s significant contributions as co-founder of the pantry and her career-long …

The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service has named UNC School of Law’s Pro Bono program a 2024 Pro Bono Leader for answering 133 questions through the ABA’s Free Legal Answers platform. Carolina Law is the only law school nationwide to receive this recognition — notably, no law schools earned …

UNC School of Law’s newest clinical program is breaking new ground in criminal justice reform through an innovative partnership with Benevolence Farm, a transitional employment and housing program for formerly incarcerated women.  The Criminalized Survivor, Detention, and Justice Clinic, led by Reef C. Ivey II Distinguished Professor of Law Deborah M. Weissman, addresses a critical …

By: Aaron GardExecutive Director, Institute for Innovation The Riddle family has long held a deep connection to the University of North Carolina, and their legacy continues to flourish as they dedicate themselves to serving their communities and advancing the legal profession. This multi-generational family of Tar Heels exemplifies the values instilled by UNC and demonstrates …

Lilly Winfree, a second-year student at the University of North Carolina School of Law, has been selected as a 2025 Peggy Browning Fellow, making Carolina Law one of the few schools with multiple recipients of this prestigious fellowship. She will join LiUNA’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition (MAROC) in Washington, D.C. “I was drawn to labor …