University of North Carolina School of Law

The University of North Carolina School of Law is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The law school was founded in 1985.

John Charles “Jack” Boger serves as dean of the law school, a position he has held since 2006. He previously served as deputy director of the UNC Center for Civil Rights.  

The UNC School of Law was accredited by the American Bar Association in 1923.

Students attending the University of North Carolina School of Law are involved in the NCBA through our Law Student Division, which is free to join. Members of the Law Student Division enjoy benefits such as: 

• Access to Casemaker, our online legal research tool;
• One free membership to any of our 28 specialty sections; and
• Subscriptions to North Carolina Lawyer magazine, e-bar (weekly electronic newsletter), the Law Student Bulletin and the Young Lawyers Division’s newsletter, The Advocate.

Student members are also invited to attend CLE programs for only $25, which includes materials as well as focused networking opportunities. Additional opportunities are provided through the Young Lawyers Division, including volunteer service with YLD committees.

Contact information for the UNC School of Law:

UNC School of Law

Van Hecke-Wettach Hall

160 Ridge Road, CB #3380

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3380