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Selected by the Student Bar Association to address this year’s graduating class, we're pleased to host of and as our Commencement speaker on May 12! law.unc.edu/news/2018/04/2
We are pleased to share that Professors Ifeoma Ajunwa and Osamudia James will join , bringing expertise in labor law, privacy law, law and technology, anti-discrimination law and ethics, race and the law, torts, administrative law & education law: law.unc.edu/news/2020/09/c
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UNC School of Law ranked No. 1 with a 96% July N.C. bar exam passage rate. Congratulations, Class of 2020!
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Congratulations to 2L! In his final year of eligibility, he competed for the Tar Heels in wrestling and was named an All American and finished 2nd in his weight class in the NCAA National Championships this weekend.
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RECAP | Kizhan Clarke ends the season with a runner up finish at NCAA Championships
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#GoHeels | #TogetherWeWin
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💯 Woo hoo! 💯 For the first time in the UNC School of Law Pro Bono Program’s 20-year history, all 219 third-year law students, or 100 percent of the graduating class, have participated in a pro bono project! Congrats, y'all!
Congratulations to former Carolina Law faculty member Dana Remus, who has been named as White House counsel to President-elect Joe Biden:
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Congratulations, UNC School of Law Class of 2020.
You've worked so hard. You did it!
You are now ! #UNCgrad
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Author Richard Rothstein, fellow of , , & @HaasInstitute, speaks at NOON today at about his book “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.” unc.live/2OS5XRc
Selected from more than 800 nominations, the 25 winners of the 2022 #UNC Teaching Awards include UNC School of Law Professors Alexa Z. Chew () and Beth S. Posner '97 (). Congratulations!
At the beginning of the month, we honored three distinguished faculty: Prof. Rachel Gurvich (), Prof. Eisha Jain (), and Prof. Carissa Hessick () during the annual Faculty Awards.
Read more here: law.unc.edu/news/2023/05/s
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Students in the new Critical Race Lawyering Civil Rights Clinic—run by Professor —learn to sharpen their client representation skills and recognize injustices that may affect their clients based on race.
We’re pleased to announce that our Prosecutors and Politics Project, directed by Professor , is conducting a nationwide study of the role of prosecutors in the state legislative process, made possible with a grant from ➡️ law.unc.edu/news/2019/09/1
Carolina Law graduates achieved a 94% passage rate for first time test takers of the North Carolina bar exam and a 93% overall passage rate. Way to go, Class of 2019! go.unc.edu/J19bex #UNC
We're proud to announce we're No. 34 on ' new "Best Law Schools" rankings, and our Research and Writing Program was ranked 8th in the country. Go Heels! law.unc.edu/news/2019/03/1
A portrait of the late civil rights lawyer Julius L. Chambers '62 was unveiled yesterday. Chambers was the first black editor-in-chief of , graduated first in his class from Carolina Law, and later returned to serve as the first director of .
It's official! Judge Richard Myers '98 is sworn in by Judge Boyle and Judge Dever at the federal courthouse in Raleigh, N.C. Myers is a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
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Professor John V. Orth talks about going viral on Twitter and why he chose Pinocchio.
Do you have any weekend plans?
3L does! Between studying, Kizhan is going to be competing for a spot on the German World Team for wrestling. Good luck, Kizhan!
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Last year's NCAA Finalist at 141lbs, @Kizhan_Clarke of @UNCWrestling, will be wrestling for the German World Team spot this weekend.
Professor Richard Myers ’98 was confirmed today as Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina ⚖️
North Carolina administered the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) for the first time in February 2019, and Carolina Law had the highest-ranking bar passage rate among North Carolina law schools. law.unc.edu/news/2019/04/1 #UNC
...And you won't have to take a ferry to get to our law library
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The "Outer Banks" series' fantasy UNC Law Library is imposing. We're not. Hope you will come see us when fall semester begins @unc_law (elitedaily.com/lifestyle/oute).
Carolina Law Ranks No. 1 Among North Carolina Law Schools for First Time Bar Takers law.unc.edu/news/2018/09/0
Today the President announced his intent to nominate Richard E. Myers ’98, Henry P. Brandis Distinguished Professor of Law, to be a Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina: whitehouse.gov/presidential-a via
Carolina Law is ranked No. 17 in Above the Law's latest "Top 50 Law School Rankings," up 14 spots from last year. These rankings incorporate the latest ABA employment data concerning the Class of 2018.
UNC School of Law jumps to No. 24 in the Best Law Schools, and ranks No. 8 in public law schools. Learn more at law.unc.edu/news/2021/03/s
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Congratulations to our 2018 graduates who are clerking next year! Judicial clerkships with a federal or state judge provide great exposure to the judicial decision-making process. Thanks to Judge William Osteen ’87 for speaking to students at the clerkship dinner this year.
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Thanks to our expert speakers and student organizers at "Closing the Wealth Gap and the Role of Black Banks" this week!
To our graduates taking the bar exam this week: You got this!⚖️
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UNC School of Law receives $374,000 grant from to study higher education equity with a focus on Latino/a students law.unc.edu/news/2019/10/u
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After a nationwide search, licensed clinical social worker Tora Taylor-Glover has joined UNC School of Law as the school’s inaugural embedded counselor.
1/2 In response to increased COVID-19 cases at UNC-Chapel Hill, Carolina Law will shift to all remote instruction as of Wednesday, August 19. We feel that under these circumstances, it is the best decision for our community.
ICYMI "We're not in Kansas anymore" A lucky photo opp w/ #RoyWilliams. @ChapelHillNews1 http://t.co/1Z3BJEXZqq
Darpan Patel ’20 Wins First Place in Prestigious H. Thomas Austern Writing Competition: law.unc.edu/news/2020/12/d
Congratulations, Darpan!
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As the oldest law school in NC, today we celebrate the students who learn here — then take their time and talents to give back to the state. Your support on #GiveUNC helps make a Carolina Law education possible for students like Jasmine: giveunc.unc.edu/school-unit/sc
Retweet if you've ever visited Ms. Fredia's office for an encouraging word and a piece of candy 🍫
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We're excited to host a portrait unveiling of the late civil rights lawyer Julius Chambers '62 today at 4pm in the rotunda. All are welcome.
Professor is co-author and co-editor of a book series that teaches law students and lawyers how to create a system to write the diverse legal documents they encounter in school and practice. Her second book, "The Complete Bar Writer," is out now.
A $1.53 million gift for a new entrepreneurship program at will provide rigorous, hands-on training for the next generation of public-spirited lawyers while also filling gaps in NC's entrepreneurship ecosystem. Full story: go.unc.edu/entrep #UNCForAll
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Good signal + bad signal. (Alternate names: Rule 1.2(a) & 1.2(c).) #appellatetwitter @RachelGurvich WE FEAR WHAT WE DO NOT UNDERSTAND!
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Carolina Law wishes you and your family a happy and relaxing holiday season! 💙☕❄️
Congratulations to Professor , cofounder of #PracticeTuesday, who was named as a top law tweeter in 's inaugural #Web100 list!
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The inaugural @ABAJournal #Web100 is live! Check out our list of top law blogs, law podcasts, and law tweeters: ow.ly/t3BO30gR3Rc
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The ceiling is the roof and you helped us crack it! 🙌 $100,000 raised! THANK YOU! #GiveUNCLaw #GiveUNC give.unc.edu/giveunc/law
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While our students are away this summer, Dean and Professor might be about to hit 88 miles per hour in the DeLorean!
Join us February 27 for a discussion with and on Closing The Wealth Gap and the Role of Black Banks: law.unc.edu/calendar/event
Today's faculty panel on the #Kavanaugh confirmation hearing is standing room only. Dean Mary-Rose Papandrea introduces Professors Maxine Eichner, Andy Hessick, Carissa Hessick, and Beth Posner.
Congratulations to the Carolina Law Class of 2018! Today is YOUR day - Celebrate! 🎉
Professor Michael Gerhardt is one of four constitutional scholars offering testimony today to the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives in connection with the current impeachment proceedings.
UNC School of Law lands at No. 9 for bar exam passage and No. 15 for 10-month employment for the Class of 2020 out of 196 law schools according to data collected by the : law.unc.edu/news/2021/06/a
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UNC School of Law’s Assistant Dean for Admissions Bianca Mack stepped into her new role as associate dean for equity, admissions and student affairs on April 1.
Congratulations to our student org ! Three members accepted a Public Service Award from for the organization’s work helping survivors obtain court orders that provide protection from their abusers. law.unc.edu/news/2018/04/1
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Congratulations to the newest members of the James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society at UNC School of Law! law.unc.edu/news/2021/04/d
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🌸Early signs of Spring here in Chapel Hill🌸
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Professor Annie Scardulla joins as clinical assistant professor in the . She teaches Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy. Welcome, Professor Scardulla!
Is it reasonable to believe judicial opinions depend on case citations in parties’ briefs? That might be logical, but legal writing research by professors Kevin Bennardo and shows that theory often doesn’t stick. Learn more at buff.ly/32kuelw #UNCResearchWeek
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To our recent grads taking the bar exam next week, we know you've been putting in the hard work all summer, and we're here to cheer you on. From all of us at Carolina Law: YOU’VE GOT THIS! 💪🔥
Among 19 new scholarships are 3 named for Prof. Daniel Pollitt, who fought to desegretate Chapel Hill, Susie Sharp '29, first woman chief justice of NC Supreme Court, and Henry Frye '59, first black chief justice of NC Supreme Court. buff.ly/2BF3vTp. .
Even through a (false) fire alarm, the learning doesn't stop! Shout out to Prof and her students holding class outside 🍂🍃
Go Dean Brinkley! 🎹🎵🎶
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WOW, what talent! @unc_law’s Dean Martin Brinkley serenades the quad this beautiful Wednesday morning! #ArtsEverywhereUNC
Happy FDOC, Carolina Law! Make it a great day! #UNC
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“With the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, our profession lost a champion for justice and an exemplar of everything good that a life in the law can mean for the world. We honor her life by emulating her example.” – Dean Martin H. Brinkley ’92
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Happy First Day of Class! Welcome new students, and welcome back 2Ls and 3Ls!
...aaaand Orientation has begun! Welcome Class of 2022, transfer and exchange students! We’re thrilled you’re here! 💙
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On the hunt for beach reads this week? 🏖️ 😎 📚 The has you covered! Stop by to check out a copy of the latest thriller novel co-authored by James Patterson and Bill Clinton, featuring two characters who meet and fall in love here at !
The Carolina Law family mourns the passing of our beloved Charles E. Daye, Henry Brandis Professor of Law emeritus.
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Congratulations to Professor Don Hornstein, who is this year’s UNC-CH nominee for the UNC Board of Governors Teaching Award!
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#UNC wouldn't be the top research university that it is without our world-class instructors. This year, 24 faculty members and teaching assistants have won University Teaching Awards for their outstanding mentorship and dedication to our students unc.live/2DIyKB8
“ gave me the opportunity to do public service by asking me to be dean of the law school almost four years ago, and I will be forever grateful to her for letting me realize that life dream.” - Dean Martin H. Brinkley '92
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She's set the course for Carolina's future as chancellor for almost six years. Watch as Tar Heels from across the University share how @ChancellorFolt's leadership has shaped them #UNC
To all our new students, welcome to Carolina Law!
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Happy FDOC, Tar Heels! Whether you're on campus or away, we want you to have a safe and successful fall semester 
If you're in Chapel Hill, make sure you grab a mask before you head to your first class and remind yourself of #UNC's Community Standards: unc.live/37ZDoIs
If you're in Chapel Hill, make sure you grab a mask before you head to your first class and remind yourself of #UNC's Community Standards: unc.live/37ZDoIs
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Congrats to Brittany Brattain 3L! She received a Public Service Award from and for work law.unc.edu/news/2017/04/0
. just broke a record! For the first time in its 20-year history, 100% of students participated in a pro bono project before graduating. Check out these law students' spring break projects in underserved communities. unc.edu/posts/2018/03/
We're so proud of our students for winning today's #LegalAIShowdown competition at ! 12 student teams from NC law schools competed using an artificial intelligence platform to analyze legal contracts. Thanks to for hosting this training and competition!
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The results are in! The winning team of the @DukeLawTech #LegalAIShowdown is from @unc_law! Congratulations on a job well done. We are so proud of all of the teams that participated in today's event!
While processing one client’s case, students in the Military and Veterans Law Clinic discovered he should have been awarded a Purple Heart 51 years ago. Join us on November 4 for an outdoor Purple Heart ceremony honoring Army veteran John Spencer.
Professor Eric L. Muller () has been named the 2018-2019 recipient of the #CAPALF Professor Keith Aoki Asian Pacific American Jurisprudence Award: buff.ly/2IiBUMR
We're thrilled to welcome our new students in person today for Orientation!
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Gov '82 will deliver keynote at 's University Day Oct. 12. Richard Stevens '74 will receive award buff.ly/2fWDB4Z
Carolina Law’s faculty members are world-renowned scholars, teachers and researchers. In addition to writing scholarly law review articles, our faculty publishes thought-provoking books on timely legal issues. Learn more at law.unc.edu/faculty/facult
Our faculty are here to see the Class of 2018 graduate today!
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Congratulations to 39 first-year law students who received a Gressman & Pollitt Oral Advocacy Award! Students in 's nationally-ranked Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy Program are recognized each year for outstanding oral arguments: law.unc.edu/news/2018/04/2
Maria Mangano '82, director of , is a recipient of the 2021 University Awards for the Advancement of Women. Congratulations, Maria!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Feld 3L and Grant Pendergraft 3L for placing 2nd at the 's Regional Client Counseling competition in January. Way to go! 🎉
Spencer Merriweather '05 was sworn in as Mecklenburg County's first African-American district attorney, via . buff.ly/2AdNzLe #UNCLawAlumni
A team of law students is offering help—under the supervision of and attorneys—to charitable organizations facing coronavirus-related issues.
Tune into at 1:15 today to watch weigh in on the Boston bombing suspect. Will the older brother defense help his case?
Mollie McGuire 3L was awarded 's Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Fellowship to spend her summer in the family law/guardian ad litem division at as a intern. What are you up to this summer? Tag us in your pics!
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11 weeks. 1 trial. Over 20 court appearances. 35 interviews. 7 memos. 3 GAL reports. 2 thwarted kidnappings. 100s of phone calls. Approximately 7 million questions. 1 incredible summer.
Congratulations to Ryan Collins 3L on his induction into the Frank Porter Graham Graduate and Professional Honor Society!
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We're pleased to share the 2020-2021 achievements of our University's graduate and professional students as part of Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. Our Recognition Celebration is a snapshot of #UNCGradStudents' important work: ow.ly/ZiwU50EjEir
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WELCOME NEW FACULTY! 🔹Kerrel Murray teaches Race and the Law 🔹Zaneta Robinson teaches the IP Clinic 🔹Rick Su teaches Immigration and Citizenship, Property, and State and Local Gov't Law 🔹Marjorie White teaches the Startup NC Law Clinic law.unc.edu/news/2019/08/1
Tomorrow we celebrate the 224th birthday of the oldest public university in the U.S., ! Proud to have 2 #UNCLawAlumni participating!
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Gov @RoyCooperNC '82 will deliver keynote at @UNC's University Day Oct. 12. Richard Stevens '74 will receive award buff.ly/2fWDB4Z
The law school presented three awards to distinguished faculty yesterday in an online ceremony. Congratulations to Professors Lissa Broome, Kathleen Thomas, and Mary-Rose Papandrea!
Eight students of the Class of 2018 were selected for one of the most prestigious societies at UNC School of Law. The Davis Society recognizes eight 3Ls possessing both academic and personal excellence and a willingness to serve. Congratulations! law.unc.edu/news/2018/05/1
Carolina Law student Destiny Planter 3L will be part of the student panel conversation with Chancellor ⚖️Tune in Thursday at 5:30!
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THURSDAY: Join @UNC Chancellor @KevinGuskiewicz for a special conversation about how excellence in graduate and professional education is fundamental to Carolina’s position as a national and international leader 
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