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People magazine profiles Abigail Seymour L’17’s inspiring path to law
July 21, 2026
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.
Elon Law attains ABA approval to launch full-time Charlotte program in Fall 2027
June 8, 2026
The American Bar Association approved þ 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.
Elon Law Flex Program leader joins Mecklenburg Bar Foundation board
June 1, 2026
Emma Butterworth’s appointment strengthens Elon Law’s ties to Charlotte’s legal community and expands access to service-learning opportunities for students.
Elon Law students hear from six N.C. Court of Appeals judges in rare opportunity
April 20, 2026
Two panels of judges with the North Carolina Court of Appeals heard arguments in Elon Law's Robert E. Long Courtroom, offering appellate insights and practical advice to students.
Meeting the Moment
April 3, 2026
Elon is growing its graduate program opportunities in Alamance County and in Charlotte in response to national trends and demand, including the expansion of its law, physician assistant and business analytics programs and a new degree in clinical mental health counseling.
Elon Law marks highest ever first-time N.C. Bar Exam passage
April 3, 2026
The Class of 2025’s 91.96% first-time North Carolina Bar Examination passage rate far exceeds state average and marks continued rise in the School of Law’s student outcomes.
Elon Law Flex Program students named to Moot Court Board
March 23, 2026
Six students in Elon Law’s Flex Program Class of 2028 will represent the law school in national contests and help coordinate Elon Law’s annual Intramural Moot Court Competition and the Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition.
Elon Law named a top law school for student access, opportunity by National Jurist
March 6, 2026
The National Jurist gave Elon Law an “A” in its “Justice & Opportunity” ratings, listing the school in its inaugural honor roll for student access, persistence and professional support. Elon Law is the only law school in North Carolina listed by the influential legal journal.
þ announces plans for a full-time law program in Charlotte
January 13, 2026
þ's School of Law will launch an additional full-time program to serve the growing need for legal education in North Carolina’s largest city.
Elon Law Flex Program names top student advocates in inaugural Moot Court Competition
November 18, 2025
Nearly half of Flex Two students competed in the Nov. 11 event, supported by 15 volunteer judges from the Mecklenburg County Bar who included four Elon Law alumni.