Law, policy & public leadership

Drive progress in law and governance by supporting cutting-edge legal research, shaping policy innovation and cultivating the next generation of public leaders.

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Bettering public discourse and civic responsibility

In several schools, departments and programs across campus, students are emerging as active civic leaders, working toward the betterment of society. 

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Restoring a veteran’s honor

Students at the UNC School of Law’s Military and Veterans Law Clinic help veterans fight for upgrades or corrections in military discharges to make life-saving resources available to the former service members. For one North Carolina veteran, they restored all the honors he was owed — including his Purple Heart.

Your support in action

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Inspired by Harvey Beech, a Carolina MPA grad leads with courage

Angelica Foster is redefining what it means to belong at Carolina.

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Ask a Professor: David Ardia on balancing innovation and regulation

David Ardia, co-director for the UNC Center for Media Law and Policy, discusses regulatory challenges surrounding artificial intelligence in media law.

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Blue Sky Scholar loves the law

Tazanna Jones has always wanted to be a lawyer. She now knows Carolina is the right place to work toward that goal.

Support law, policy and public leadership initiatives

Support students along their path to becoming law practitioners and public leaders across all sectors of the University. 

UNC Trial Law Academy (Trial Team)

Provides support for Carolina Law students to build and demonstrate trial advocacy skills through training and competition in nationally recognized mock trial tournaments before experienced judges and trial attorneys.

Mike R. Smith Dean's Greatest Needs Endowment Fund

Provides support for the mission, operations, projects and programs at the School of Government.

Brett and Sara Weed Judith Wegner Local Government Fellowship Fund

Provides support for a 12-month Local Government Law Fellowship at the School of Government that prepares newly graduated attorneys for careers in local government law, with an emphasis on serving North Carolina counties and municipalities.

Pro Bono Discretionary Fund

Funds experiential pro bono opportunities that allow Carolina Law students to serve individuals and communities in need while building essential skills for practice.

Contact us

Have questions or want to explore how your giving can make the greatest impact? We welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about what inspires you. Reach out to start a conversation about your philanthropic goals and how you can support law, policy and public leadership initiatives.