The North Carolina State Bar is the state agency responsible for regulating the practice of law in North Carolina. This website, along with the North Carolina State Bar Journal, is a place to:
- Learn more about the regulation of the legal profession in North Carolina
- Review proposed ethics opinions and proposed amendments to the rules and regulations of the State Bar
- Research the existing rules, regulations and ethics opinions of the State Bar
- Catch up on the latest news and information from the State Bar
- Getting started - not sure where to find the information you need? Start with our State Bar Staff Contacts page.
- Separate website with information for nonlawyers
Construction of New State Bar Headquarters
Click here to see photos of the building progress.
Download the 2012 Lawyer's Handbook
The 2012 Lawyer's Handbook is now available for downloading.
Council Adopts Authorized Practice Opinion on the Role of Laypersons
View full opinion here.
Become a Mentor or Mentee
The NCBA administers the Mentorship Program. The goals of the program are to allow experienced practitioners to provide assistance to mentees, guide mentees in traversing the realities of practicing law, and communicate the importance of being a citizen lawyer. To find out more about the program or sign up to participate, visit the NCBA website.
Unlimited FDIC Coverage of IOLTA Accounts Extended to December 31, 2012
See IOLTA website for additional information.
Beware of Scams that Target NC Law Practices
Email based trust account scam - read more.
Fake check scam - read more.
News and Information