Office of Student Services

The Office of Student Services at the UNC School of Law aims to help current students maintain a positive quality of life. Our staff is available to all students for assistance with any issues of concerns.

Academic Success

• Offers on-going advising and guidance to students regarding their course of study
• Manages Fall & Spring exams including disability, accommodation, and make-up exams
• Counsels students ultimately seeking to visit other law programs, transfer, or withdrawal

Social

• Advises and supports over 50 student organizations
• Oversees Wellness Week and the UNC School of Law wellness initiative, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being for current students
• Plans and organizes all facets of Orientation, Law Family Day, and spring Commencement exercises
• Offers assistance with event planning for programs and events held through student organizations

Services

• Offers on-going advising, counseling, and guidance to students on issues that impact the student's academic pursuits
• Serves as a liaison between the School of Law and other university and community groups that focus on professional and personal development and well-being
• Assists students with medical concerns, family emergencies, and disabilities
• Provides emergency loan assistance for current students
• Facilitates the Dean's Fellows Program: a year-long mentorship and orientation program for 1L students led by 30 Dean's Fellows and 2 Dean's Fellows Coordinators
• Supports students through the Bar application process
• Counsels students through university-wide disciplinary actions
• Helps students with any necessary amendments to their law school application