Explore Funds

Impact Awards recognize current graduate students and recent graduate alumni whose research contributes to the educational, economic, physical, social or cultural well-being of North Carolina communities and citizens.

Provides support for experiential legal education through UNC School of Law’s Institute for Innovation, where students work alongside faculty to serve startups, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs and strengthen North Carolina’s innovation economy.

Supports Carolina Law students, faculty and programs, ensuring immediate impact where needed most.

Provides support for hands‑on opportunities that expose Carolina Law students to litigation by working with judges and observing proceedings in district and superior courts as part of an immersive, court‑based learning experience.

Provides support for the law library's greatest needs, enhancing resources and research services for students and faculty.

Provides support for vital scholarship assistance, a top priority in advancing access and excellence at Carolina Law.

Provides support related to undergraduate studies in Law, Government, and Public Service.

Recruits, trains and places emerging leaders in local governments — building a stronger pipeline of public servants for communities across the state.

Provides support for the relocation of the Writing and Learning Center to the Robert B. House Undergraduate Library.

Bolsters an endowed professorship celebrating Dean Brinkley’s extraordinary contributions while strengthening Carolina Law’s faculty for generations to come.