Charlotte Law was established in 2006 and initially accredited two years later. In November 2016, Charlotte School of Law was placed on probation by the ABA, which cited compliance issues tied to the school’s admission policies and practices, including admitting applicants "who do not appear capable of satisfactorily completing its educational program and being admitted to the bar". On December 19, 2016, Charlotte School of Law lost its authority from the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the Federal Student Loan program. In January 2017 the school started a food bank and a "go fund me" project to help students who could not afford housing and groceries. Many students were forced to use Mecklenburg County services and crisis assistance to maintain housing, while the school offered them a loan in the amount of $1,000.