Top 50Rising
University of North Carolina School of Law
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#28Current Ranking
+210-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#30
2016#29
2017+1#28
2018+1#27
2019+1#25
2020+2#26
2021-1#27
2022-1#28
2023-1#28
2024#28
2025| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #30 | -- |
| 2017 | #29 | +1 |
| 2018 | #28 | +1 |
| 2019 | #27 | +1 |
| 2020 | #25 | +2 |
| 2021 | #26 | -1 |
| 2022 | #27 | -1 |
| 2023 | #28 | -1 |
| 2024 | #28 | -- |
| 2025 | #28 | -- |
Ranking Analysis
UNC Law has improved from #30 to #28, with a high point of #25 in 2020. As one of the most affordable top-30 law schools, UNC offers exceptional value and strong placement in the growing Research Triangle and Charlotte legal markets. The school has focused on banking and finance law specialization.
Notable Changes
- Improved from #30 in 2016 to #28 by 2025
- Peaked at #25 in 2020 before settling back to #28
- One of the most affordable top-30 law schools as a public institution