Plan a Visit

An Invitation to Visit

There is much to offer here at Carolina Law, and we take pride in showing all the wonderful things that our law school and the surrounding community have to offer. Visitors are always welcome, and we encourage you to take advantage of any of the following visitation options:

Daily Visitation Program: Fall 2009

Each fall and spring semester, the Office of Admissions hosts the Daily Visitation Program.  This program allows prospective applicants to receive a student led tour of the law school, followed by the observation of a first year law class.  The program has proven to be very informative, as it gives our visitors a glimpse into the typical day of a law student while exposing them to the Carolina Law environment. 

The Daily Visitation Program is available each weekday that classes are in session through December 3rd, 2009.  To participate in this program, visitors must schedule an appointment at least one week in advance by contacting the Office of Admissions at 919-962-5109. 

Tours of the law school are available on Saturday, by request only.  However, it is our preference for you to experience and visit Carolina Law School when classes are in session. Please allow 2 - 2 1/2 hours for the program.  If you must cancel your appointment, we request that you give us at least 24 hours of notice.

Open House

The UNC School of Law Office of Admissions will be hosting our Fall Open House scheduled for Friday, December 4th, 2009. This event provides prospective applicants with an excellent opportunity to gain insight into our law school. Some of the highlights will address various topics including but not limited to the admissions and application process, funding your legal education and employment opportunities after graduation. Please join us on this day and take advantage of hearing from our distinguished faculty and speaking with students first hand about their experiences at Carolina Law!

To register for this event, please send an e-mail to law_admissions@unc.edu and be sure to include the following information in your RSVP. Additionally, please include in your reservation the number of guests that will be attending the event with you.

  • Name
  • E-mail Address
  • Undergraduate Institution

Do feel free to contact our office at 919-962-5109 should you have any questions and need any additional information. Thank you for your interest in Carolina Law. We look forward to welcoming you to campus.

Special Programs

The UNC School of Law Office of Admissions welcomes all students of diversity to attend our Diversity Law Day, scheduled for a date soon to be determined for February 2010.  This event is designed to address issues concerning minorities in the legal profession, as well as informing prospective applicants the importance of diversity in our programs. Please join us on this day as Carolina Law alumni return to speak about their real-world experiences as minorities in the legal profession. Additionally, our currently enrolled law students of diversity will be available to share of their experiences and answer your questions.

To register for this event, please send an email to law_admissions@unc.edu and be sure to include the following information in your RSVP. Additionally, please include in your reservation the number of guests that will be attending the event with you.

  • Name
  • E-mail Address
  • Undergraduate Institution

Do feel free to contact our office at 919-962-5109 should you have any questions and need any additional information. Thank you for your interest in Carolina Law. We look forward to welcoming you to campus.

Individual Appointments

For those who are unable to participate in the daily visitation program or attend any of our open houses and special programs, we will do our best to accommodate your visit. You are encouraged to stop by the Admissions Office any time Monday-Friday between 8:30a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to ask questions and to take a self-guided tour however, it is our preference you schedule an appointment in advance.  Please realize that during the Fall, we are often on the road recruiting so it is unlikely that you'll be able to speak with the Assistant Dean or Director of Admissions, if you do not have an appointment to meet with them.  During the winter and spring, we are busy reading files or meeting with those who have appointments. While we do our best to accommodate everyone who visits, the best way to insure that there is someone available to meet with you if you are unable to attend a recruiting event is to call or email to make an appointment.

If you have an appointment and you must cancel it, we request that you give us at least 24 hours of notice so that we may plan accordingly. Please note that the Office of Admissions is not open on Saturdays.

Self-Guided Tours

Self-guided tours are available on a daily basis, regardless of whether law school classes are in session. Tour information is available at the receptionist's desk at the law school's main entrance.

Campus Tours

Carolina Law is located on one of the nation's most beautiful college campuses. Campus tours can be arranged through the University's Visitors' Center. For tour information, please call 919-962-1630.

Directions to the School of Law

To Mapquest directions, use the law school's street address of 160 Ridge Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Otherwise, follow the directions below.

From I-40 (from Raleigh and points east)

  • Take Exit 273-A (NC 54 West) towards Chapel Hill
  • Continue straight for 4 miles to the top of the hill
  • Turn left at traffic light onto Country Club Drive
  • Go 100 feet, and then turn right onto Ridge Road
  • Go 1/4 mile, and then turn right into Carolina Law parking lot.

From Interstate 85 (coming from Greensboro and points west)

  • Take I-40 East towards Raleigh
  • Exit 273 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp
  • Continue straight for 4 miles to the top of the hill
  • Turn left at traffic light onto Country Club Drive
  • Go 100 feet, and then turn right onto Ridge Road
  • Go 1/4 mile, and then turn right into Carolina Law parking lot.

From Interstate 85 (from Durham and points north)

  • Follow I-85 to intersection with US 15-501 South
  • Follow 15-501 South towards Chapel Hill; the highway will divide
  • Remain on 15-501 South (Bypass) bearing left, away from Franklin Street
  • Turn right at NC 54 Exit towards "UNC-Chapel Hill"
  • Continue to the top of the hill
  • Turn left at traffic light onto Country Club Drive
  • Go 100 feet, and then turn right onto Ridge Road
  • Go 1/4 mile, and then turn right into Carolina Law parking lot.

Traveling to Carolina Law from Raleigh/Durham Airport

Depending on traffic, it usually takes 20 to 30 minutes to drive from Raleigh-Durham Airport to campus. Taxi cab rides between the airport and campus will cost approximately $35.00 one-way. For visitors renting cars, follow the directions stated above for driving to campus on I-40 from Raleigh and points east.

Parking Information

Parking is available in either of two "Visitor" pay lots. The rate for each lot is $1.25 per hour. Both are located within five minutes walking distance of the law school.

Option 1: Rams Head Parking Deck, located on Ridge Road

Coming from the side of Rams Head facing Ridge Road, take a left, walking towards the law school. You will soon see the circular drive leading to the law school building. This is the law school's main entrance.

Option 2: The NC 54/Raleigh Road "Visitor" Parking Lot

From the lot, walk towards campus on NC 54/Raleigh Road, then take a left onto Country Club Road. From Country Club, take the first right onto Ridge Road, and you will soon see the circular drive leading to the law school building. This is the law school's main entrance.

Please note that the law school can NOT issue you a permit to park in the visitor spaces next to the law school building. Parking in these visitor spaces will most likely result in you receiving a parking ticket. For additional parking information, see http://www.unc.edu/visitors/parking.html

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