Andy Hessick Appointed Permanent Dean of UNC School of Law
Andy Hessick named dean of UNC School of Law
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Andy Hessick has been appointed as the permanent dean of the University of North Carolina School of Law, effective immediately. Previously serving as interim dean since September 2025, Hessick has been instrumental in elevating the school's national ranking and enhancing its academic offerings.
- 01Hessick has been with the Carolina law faculty since 2016 and became associate dean in 2018.
- 02Under his leadership, the law school's ranking improved from 45 to 18 in U.S. News & World Report.
- 03He launched the Supreme Court program, allowing students to engage with cases in the U.S. Supreme Court.
- 04Hessick's teaching and research focus on federal courts, administrative law, remedies, and the judicial process.
- 05He holds a Doctor of Law degree from Yale Law School and has previously taught at multiple universities.
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Andy Hessick has been officially named the permanent dean of the University of North Carolina School of Law, effective immediately. He has served as the interim dean since September 2025 and has been a faculty member since 2016. Hessick, who is the Judge John J. Parker Distinguished Professor of Law, previously held the position of associate dean for strategy and planning. His leadership has been pivotal in enhancing the law school's reputation, contributing to a remarkable rise in its U.S. News & World Report ranking from 45 to 18. This achievement places the UNC School of Law among the top four publicly supported law schools in the nation. In his new role, Hessick aims to continue the school's legacy of producing influential legal professionals. He expressed his honor in taking on the role, emphasizing the privilege of guiding the school forward. Hessick's academic background includes a Doctor of Law from Yale Law School and experience as a clerk for U.S. Court of Appeals judges. His research interests encompass federal courts and administrative law, and he has initiated programs to enhance student engagement with the judicial process.
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Hessick's leadership is expected to enhance the educational experience for law students at UNC, potentially increasing their career opportunities and the school's contribution to the legal profession.
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