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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
Professor John V. Orth is one of Carolina Law’s priceless gems. We’re so proud of our faculty, students, staff and alumni for navigating this uncertain time together, even from a distance.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Selected by the Student Bar Association to address this year’s graduating class, we're pleased to host @JayBilas of @ESPN and @MVA_LAW as our Commencement speaker on May 12!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
We are pleased to share that Professors Ifeoma Ajunwa and Osamudia James will join @unc_law , bringing expertise in labor law, privacy law, law and technology, anti-discrimination law and ethics, race and the law, torts, administrative law & education law:
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
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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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
2 years
Congratulations to @Kizhan_Clarke 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.
@UNCWrestling
UNC Wrestling
2 years
RECAP | Kizhan Clarke ends the season with a runner up finish at NCAA Championships 🔗 #GoHeels | #TogetherWeWin
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
💯 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! @UNCProBono
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
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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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
Congratulations, UNC School of Law Class of 2020. You've worked so hard. You did it! You are now @UNCLawAlumni ! #UNCgrad
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Author Richard Rothstein, fellow of @economicpolicy , @TMI_LDF , @NAACP_LDF & @HaasInstitute , speaks at NOON today at @unc_law about his book “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.”
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
2 years
Selected from more than 800 nominations, the 25 winners of the 2022 #UNC Teaching Awards include UNC School of Law Professors Alexa Z. Chew ( @aznchew ) and Beth S. Posner '97 ( @beth_posner ). Congratulations!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
1 year
At the beginning of the month, we honored three distinguished faculty: Prof. Rachel Gurvich ( @RachelGurvich ), Prof. Eisha Jain ( @jain_eisha ), and Prof. Carissa Hessick ( @CBHessick ) during the annual Faculty Awards. Read more here:
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
Students in the new Critical Race Lawyering Civil Rights Clinic—run by Professor @Erika_K_Wilson —learn to sharpen their client representation skills and recognize injustices that may affect their clients based on race.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
We’re pleased to announce that our Prosecutors and Politics Project, directed by Professor @CBHessick , is conducting a nationwide study of the role of prosecutors in the state legislative process, made possible with a grant from @ckochfoundation ➡️
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
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! #UNC
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
We're proud to announce we're No. 34 on @usnews ' new "Best Law Schools" rankings, and our @UNCLawWLRC Research and Writing Program was ranked 8th in the country. Go Heels!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
A portrait of the late civil rights lawyer Julius L. Chambers '62 was unveiled @unc_law yesterday. Chambers was the first black editor-in-chief of @NCLRev , graduated first in his class from Carolina Law, and later returned to serve as the first director of @UNCCivilRights .
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
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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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
1 year
Do you have any weekend plans? 3L @Kizhan_Clarke does! Between studying, Kizhan is going to be competing for a spot on the German World Team for wrestling. Good luck, Kizhan!
@JustinJBasch
Justin Basch
1 year
Last year's NCAA Finalist at 141lbs, @Kizhan_Clarke of @UNCWrestling , will be wrestling for the German World Team spot this weekend.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
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. #UNC
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
...And you won't have to take a ferry to get to our law library
@UNCLawLibrary
UNC Law Library
3 years
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 ().
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Carolina Law Ranks No. 1 Among North Carolina Law Schools for First Time Bar Takers
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
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: via @WhiteHouse
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
UNC School of Law jumps to No. 24 in the @usnews Best Law Schools, and ranks No. 8 in public law schools. Learn more at
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
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.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
It’s time to celebrate, Class of 2021! Graduates, check your email for a special Commencement video message. Congratulations! #UNCgrad #UNC21
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
Welcome back, Carolina Law! Have a great first day of class! 💻📚✏️
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
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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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Thanks to our expert speakers and student organizers at "Closing the Wealth Gap and the Role of Black Banks" this week! @UNCbanking @MFBank_NC @UGASchoolofLaw @UNCpublichealth @UNCPharmacy
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
To our graduates taking the bar exam this week: You got this!⚖️
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
8 years
#MakingAMurderer 's Jerry Buting '81 @JButing is at @DPAC on Friday: via @newsobserver
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
7 years
Happy #UniversityDay from UNC School of Law!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
UNC School of Law receives $374,000 grant from @LuminaFound to study higher education equity with a focus on Latino/a students
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
Darpan Patel ’20 Wins First Place in Prestigious @foodanddruglaw H. Thomas Austern Writing Competition: Congratulations, Darpan!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
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.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
Retweet if you've ever visited Ms. Fredia's office for an encouraging word and a piece of candy 🍫 Via @TheWell :
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
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.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
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: @HereAtUNC
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
A $1.53 million gift for a new entrepreneurship program at @unc_law 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: #UNCForAll
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
1 year
I don't know about you, but we're feeling 22❤️
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
Carolina Law wishes you and your family a happy and relaxing holiday season! 💙☕❄️
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
7 years
Happy Halloween from UNC School of Law legal writing profs @SaraBWarf and @RachelGurvich !
@SaraBWarf
Sara Warf
7 years
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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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
While our students are away this summer, Dean @martin_brinkley and Professor @AndyHessick might be about to hit 88 miles per hour in the DeLorean!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
Professor @aznchew 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.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Congratulations to Professor @RachelGurvich , cofounder of #PracticeTuesday , who was named as a top law tweeter in @ABAJournal 's inaugural #Web100 list!
@ABAJournal
ABA Journal
6 years
The inaugural @ABAJournal #Web100 is live! Check out our list of top law blogs, law podcasts, and law tweeters:
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
The ceiling is the roof and you helped us crack it! 🙌 $100,000 raised! THANK YOU! #GiveUNCLaw #GiveUNC
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Join us February 27 for a discussion with @MehrsaBaradaran and @SandyDarity on Closing The Wealth Gap and the Role of Black Banks:
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Congratulations to the Carolina Law Class of 2018! Today is YOUR day - Celebrate! 🎉
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
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.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
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.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
1 year
🌸Early signs of Spring here in Chapel Hill🌸
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Congratulations to our student org @UNC_LSASDV ! Three members accepted a @UNCServes Public Service Award from @ChancellorFolt for the organization’s work helping survivors obtain court orders that provide protection from their abusers.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
7 years
Even through a (false) fire alarm, the learning doesn't stop! Shout out to Prof @CBHessick and her students holding class outside 🍂🍃
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
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 @ABAesq :
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Among 19 new @UNC 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. . @WCHLChapelboro .
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
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! 💪🔥
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
Congratulations to the newest members of the James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society at UNC School of Law!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Go Dean Brinkley! 🎹🎵🎶
@ChancellorFolt
Carol Folt
6 years
WOW, what talent! @unc_law ’s Dean Martin Brinkley serenades the quad this beautiful Wednesday morning! #ArtsEverywhereUNC
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
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 @aznchew shows that theory often doesn’t stick. Learn more at #UNCResearchWeek
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
2 years
Congratulations to Professor John Brooker '03, who received @NCBAorg 's Kirk Warner Award for Distinguished Service to Military and Veterans, presented by Pat Wilson '18 of @smithlaw .
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
Happy FDOC, Carolina Law! Make it a great day! #UNC
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
“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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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
Happy First Day of Class! Welcome new students, and welcome back 2Ls and 3Ls!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
...aaaand Orientation has begun! Welcome Class of 2022, transfer and exchange students! We’re thrilled you’re here! 💙
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
Congratulations to Professor Don Hornstein, who is this year’s UNC-CH nominee for the UNC Board of Governors Teaching Award!
@UNC
UNC-Chapel Hill
5 years
#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
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
7 years
Congrats to Brittany Brattain 3L! She received a Public Service Award from @UNC and @UNCServes for @UNCProBono work
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
1 year
The Carolina Law family mourns the passing of our beloved Charles E. Daye, Henry Brandis Professor of Law emeritus. Read more here:
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
To all our new students, welcome to Carolina Law!
@UNC
UNC-Chapel Hill
4 years
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:
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
@ChancellorFolt 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
@UNC
UNC-Chapel Hill
5 years
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
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
1 year
Congratulations to the Carolina Law class of 2023 🎉 📸: @huthphoto
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
On the hunt for beach reads this week? 🏖️ 😎 📚 The @UNCLawLibrary 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 @unc_law !
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
We're so proud of our students for winning today's #LegalAIShowdown competition at @DukeLawTech ! 12 student teams from NC law schools competed using an artificial intelligence platform to analyze legal contracts. Thanks to @DukeLaw for hosting this training and competition!
@SealSoftware
Seal Software, a DocuSign Company
6 years
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!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
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
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Our faculty are here to see the Class of 2018 graduate today!
@SaraBWarf
Sara Warf
6 years
Graduation!! @unc_law
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
We're thrilled to welcome our new students in person today for Orientation!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
Congratulations, Class of 2020! We're thrilled to celebrate with you at Commencement today! #UNC #UNCgrad @UNCLawAlumni
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Congratulations to 39 first-year law students who received a Gressman & Pollitt Oral Advocacy Award! Students in @UNCLawWLRC 's nationally-ranked Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy Program are recognized each year for outstanding oral arguments:
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
. @UNCProBono 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.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
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.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
Congratulations to Ryan Collins 3L on his induction into the Frank Porter Graham Graduate and Professional Honor Society!
@UNC_GradSchool
UNC Graduate School
3 years
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:
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
The Class of 2018! 🎓🎓🎓
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
3 years
Congratulations to Elizabeth Feld 3L and Grant Pendergraft 3L for placing 2nd at the @ABAesq 's Regional Client Counseling competition in January. Way to go! 🎉
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Spencer Merriweather '05 was sworn in as Mecklenburg County's first African-American district attorney, via @theobserver . #UNCLawAlumni
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
7 years
Gov @RoyCooperNC '82 will deliver keynote at @UNC 's University Day Oct. 12. Richard Stevens '74 will receive award
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
7 years
Tomorrow we celebrate the 224th birthday of the oldest public university in the U.S., @UNC ! Proud to have 2 #UNCLawAlumni participating!
@unc_law
UNC School of Law
7 years
Gov @RoyCooperNC '82 will deliver keynote at @UNC 's University Day Oct. 12. Richard Stevens '74 will receive award
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
5 years
Mollie McGuire 3L was awarded @UMichLaw 's Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Fellowship to spend her summer in the family law/guardian ad litem division at @CVLS_legalaid as a @PILI_Tweets intern. What are you up to this summer? Tag us in your pics!
@molliejmcguire
Mollie McGuire
5 years
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.
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
11 years
Tune into @cnn at 1:15 today to watch @tamarbirckhead weigh in on the Boston bombing suspect. Will the older brother defense help his case?
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
4 years
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!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Professor Eric L. Muller ( @elmunc ) has been named the 2018-2019 recipient of the #CAPALF Professor Keith Aoki Asian Pacific American Jurisprudence Award:
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
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!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
6 years
Shoutout to our Thankathon squad! These law students completed more than 263 thank you phone calls last night to tell our @UNCLawAlumni and supporters “Thanks” for supporting Carolina Law!
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@unc_law
UNC School of Law
7 years
Lissa L. Broome Receives Burton Craige Distinguished Professorship
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