Service to the State

Service to the State

Providing an Oasis in Legal Deserts

The term "desert" can describe a region of extremely high or low temperatures with scarce vegetation. According to Mary Irvine ’12, executive director of North Carolina Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts (NC IOLTA), in social contexts, “desert” describes a geographic area that does not have sufficient resources of a particular quantity or quality to meet the needs of those who live there. Food deserts describe locations without access to affordable, quality food options; childcare deserts describe areas without sufficient slots for daycare to effectively serve children in need of care.

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Economic Justice Clinic Secures Unexpected Win for Client in Eviction Case

The Economic Justice Clinic at the UNC School of Law, led by Assistant Professor of Law and Director Kate Sablosky Elengold, provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in matters related to consumer credit and debt. The clinic’s wide-ranging cases, from mortgage foreclosure defense to student debt issues, are often in collaboration with partner organizations like Legal Aid of North Carolina, extending their reach and support for those facing economic injustice.

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Harvesting Hope

Carolina Law's Community Development Clinic and Equiti Foods join forces to build a more sustainable food system.

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Spring Break with a Purpose: Carolina Law’s Collaboration with Safe Alliance

Over spring break, UNC School of Law students had the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through a pro bono trip to Charlotte, N.C. Meghan Moran ’19, director of pro bono initiatives at Carolina Law, led the trip along with Kaitlyn Parker, senior director of student engagement. The group of eight students partnered with Safe Alliance, the domestic violence agency in Mecklenburg County, to assist with their Victim Assistance Court Program.

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Coastal Collaboration: UNC School of Law’s Institute for Innovation Brings Legal Expertise to Wilmington

The University of North Carolina School of Law and CHANNEL Powered by Live Oak Bank celebrated the launch of an exciting new collaboration at the CHANNEL/Institute for Innovation Kickoff Event on March 12, 2024. The event brought together small business owners, entrepreneurs, and legal experts to discuss how this partnership will provide vital legal resources and support small businesses in Wilmington.