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John Hood and Melissa Murray joined moderator Carol Quillen for Charlotte's inaugural Public Square conversation. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law students from Greensboro and Charlotte helped facilitate the event.

Students in Greensboro and Charlotte shared personal reflections, sharp observations and humor during annual poetry competitions celebrating the National Day on Writing.

Dean Zak Kramer discussed record bar exam results, a culture of high expectations and the student challenge that left him with a permanent reminder of their success.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ School of Law joins the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation and community partners for Public Square, a series of civic dialogues. The first is an Oct. 29 discussion featuring Carol Quillen, John Hood and Melissa Murray, with four Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law students contributing to the program.

Dean Zak Kramer agreed to get an Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law tattoo if the Class of 2025 achieved an 85% first-time bar passage rate. Graduates far surpassed that mark last spring.

Robert Craig, Bryant Park and Susan Ross join Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law in Greensboro, while Heather Scavone returns to the law school in Charlotte.

The 48 students in the third cohort of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law’s part-time program bring professional experience, advanced degrees and academic backgrounds spanning more than 20 fields of study.

Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather encouraged 48 new Flex Program students to approach the law with integrity, purpose and a commitment to serving others during Convocation ceremonies Mon., Aug. 10, in Charlotte.

The People.com feature highlights Seymour’s journey to law, entrepreneurial success founding an all-women law firm in Greensboro, and decision to pursue a new career at midlife.

The American Bar Association approved Â鶹ÊÓƵ School of Law’s application to institute a full-time, 2.5-year juris doctor in Charlotte beginning next year. Enrollment will open Sept. 1.