School of Law

At UNC School of Law, our rise into the top 20 reflects a unique commitment to excellence, access and impact while preparing lawyers to lead from the courtroom to the boardroom.

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Make a lasting case for impact.

Securing our place among the nation’s best law schools requires something new. The same state support that once covered 80% of our costs now funds just 40%. With your support, Carolina Law can expand access, retain world-class faculty and prepare practice-ready leaders to serve communities, businesses and institutions across North Carolina and beyond.

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Access

Support talented students so financial barriers never limit promise.

Excellence

Attract and retain leading legal scholars who define a top 20 law school.

Impact

Prepare career-ready Carolina lawyers while advancing service to our state.

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What got us here won’t get us there

Alumni Steve Lewis ’88, ’91 (JD) and Brett Denton ’90, ’93 (JD) share why Carolina Law’s rise to the top 20 is only the beginning.

Excellence and access

Carolina’s oldest professional school solidifies its top 20 position among the nation’s law schools paired with a unique commitment to access.

Lowest tuition

among top 20 law schools, putting our commitment to access into action

TOP 20

position among the nation’s law schools

12,000+

alumni leading the legal profession

93%

first-time bar passage rate, reflecting career-oriented training and preparation

Support the School of Law

Make practical, strategic investments that will pay big dividends. Give to the School of Law today!

Law Foundation Unrestricted

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

Carolina Law Dean's Excellence Fund

Empowers the dean to invest strategic resources toward key priorities and high-impact initiatives that advance the mission of Carolina Law.

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.

Law-Scholarships

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

Martin H. Brinkley Professorship

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

CPILO Current Use Fund

Provides support for Carolina Law students pursuing unpaid or underfunded summer professional work opportunities serving the public interest.

Your support in action

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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.

Tazanna Jones stands on campus of UNC-Chapel Hill wearing a hot pink dress.

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.

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Ask a Professor: Richard Saver on neural implants' intangible risks

Learn about the risks and complex regulatory challenges around new neural implant devices.

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 UNC School of Law's mission.

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Louise W. Harris

Associate Dean for Advancement
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Dana Dubis

Director of Development and Donor Relations
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Brian Stern

Director of Development for Alumni and Community Engagement
“My scholarship truly altered my career trajectory in the most beneficial way possible. I can choose the career path that I am most passionate about rather than choosing a career for financial reasons.” 
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Mario Sacchetti ’27 (JD)

Morganton, NC
“My scholarship is the reason I came to Carolina Law! Scholarship support has given me the freedom to explore a variety of career options based on what I love to do and the difference I want to make with my work.” 
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Abigail Patchen ’27 (JD)

Pelham, NH
“Being a lawyer has been a long-time dream of mine, and coming into law school, I was naive about how much that dream would cost in order for it to be fulfilled. This scholarship allows me to attend a top 20 law school at an incredible price, allowing me to actualize my dreams.” 
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Beth LeCroy ’26 (JD)

Morganton, NC
“My scholarship has given me the ability to choose a career path free from worrying about whether I can afford to live in a certain city. My aspirations were to live in New York, and getting this scholarship has allowed that goal to become real.” 
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Chiara Cominelli ’26 (JD)

Shaker Heights, OH
“Visiting Heart Mountain was a powerful and eye-opening experience that left a lasting impact on me. I'm incredibly thankful I was able to go without any financial burden, and it gave me the chance to bond with students from different class years while learning in an interactive and meaningful way.”
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Isabella Parsons ’26 (JD)

Raleigh, NC
“Of all the things I love about Carolina Law, the focus on service and pro bono are far and away the best aspects of our school. Taking part in the spring break pro bono trip to help clients in Greensboro with their legal issues was exactly the recharge I needed for the final part of the semester. I am thankful for the opportunities and support UNC offers.”
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Tysen Moy ’27 (JD)

Colorado Springs, CO
“Thank you for your support of Carolina Law! I have loved my time here in no small part because of the endowed professorships and resources that exist only because of your generosity. The donations may often be behind the scenes, but the impact is front and center, and I look forward to joining the alumni donor ranks soon.”  
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Samuel Taylor ’26 (JD)

Fayette, AL
“Because of the generosity of donors, I was able to spend my summer at Legal Aid of North Carolina, providing free legal advice to low-income individuals who otherwise do not have access to legal services. I learned so much about North Carolina law and the needs of my community. My experience would be impossible without the support of Carolina Law alumni and donors.” 
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Meredith Byrd ’27 (JD)

Birmingham, AL