University of North Carolina School of Law

The University of North Carolina School of Law is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The University of North Carolina School of Law has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1923.
Acceptance Rate
15.2%
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$30K / $51K
Students With Grants
93%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
92% / 94.3%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at University of North Carolina School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
15.2%
Median LSAT
167
Median GPA
3.85
First-Year Class Enrollment
181
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MSA (Master of Arts in Sports Administration)
- JD/MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- JD/MPH (Master of Public Health)
- JD/MPA (Master of Public Administration)
- JD/MPP (Master of Public Policy) (with Duke University)
JD
Regular: May 1, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 45
Student/Faculty Ratio: 3.84:1
Total JD Enrollment: 544
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 0
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending University of North Carolina School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees In-State / Out-of-State
$30K / $51K
Living Expenses On Campus
$28K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$28K
Students With Grants
93%
In-State Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that University of North Carolina School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- North Carolina Law Review
- North Carolina Banking Institute Journal
- North Carolina Civil Rights Law Review
- North Carolina Journal of International Law
- North Carolina Journal of Law and Technology
Clinics:
- Civil Legal Assistance Clinic
- Community Development Law Clinic
- Criminalized Survivor, Detention, and Justice Clinic
- Critical Race Lawyering Civil Rights Clinic
- Domestic and Sexual Violence Clinic
Student Associations:
- American Constitution Society
- Anti-Death Penalty Project
- Asian American Law Students Association
- Black Law Students Association
- Carolina Health Law Organization
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- UNC – Middle Temple Moot Court Competition Program
Other Opportunities:
- Broun National Trial Team (BNTT)
- Transition to Practice Courses
- Semester Exchange Program
- The Tübingen-Chapel Hill Law Program
- Interscholastic Moot Court and Dispute Resolution Teams
Learn about the bar passage rate of University of North Carolina School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
92% / 94.3%
Graduates Employed
100%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
89.9%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
57.1%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
160 Ridge Rd.
CB #3380
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3380
CB #3380
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3380
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.