Law schools in North Carolina
The 7 ABA-accredited law schools in North Carolina report a median first-time bar passage of 86.8%, above the national median of 82.9%.
- Median LSAT median 161 (national 159)
- First-time bar passage median 86.8% (national 82.9%)
- Full-time, long-term JD employment median 93.7% (national 90.8%)
- Resident tuition median $48,586 (national $45,200)
Schools, ranked by first-time bar passage
| # | Law school | Median LSAT | First-time bar passage | Full-time, long-term JD employment | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University School of Law | 171 | 97.5% | 98.7% | $80,100 |
| 2 | University of North Carolina School of Law | 168 | 92.3% | 97.3% | $28,082 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University School of Law | 166 | 88.2% | 98.7% | $57,920 |
| 4 | Campbell University School of Law | 156 | 85.4% | 90.1% | $51,840 |
| 5 | Elon University School of Law | 154 | 76.8% | 88.9% | $45,333 |
| 6 | North Carolina Central University School of Law | 151 | 55.9% | 78.1% | $13,444 |
| 7 | High Point University School of Law | — | — | — | — |
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 8, 2026.