About Us

Who We Are

The North Carolina State Bar was created in 1933 by the North Carolina General Assembly as the government agency responsible for the regulation of the legal profession in North Carolina. The State Bar currently regulates over 27,000 licensed lawyers. Protection of the public and protection of our system of justice are the objectives of regulation.

Annual Report

The North Carolina State Bar is proud to present its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of significant progress, public service, and leadership within the legal profession. This report outlines key developments across the Bar’s regulatory, disciplinary, and educational efforts, as well as noteworthy statistics and milestones from each department. In 2024, the State Bar welcomed new leadership, strengthened its focus on transparency and accountability, and continued its mission to protect the public and enhance the legal profession. From attorney discipline and client protection to ethics opinions and continuing legal education, the report reflects the dedicated work of the State Bar’s staff, councilors, leaders, and more than 30,000 North Carolina licensed attorneys. We invite you to review the 2024 Annual Report to learn more about the State Bar’s initiatives and impact.

How to Become a Member

The North Carolina State Bar does not license attorneys. Admission is the responsibility of the North Carolina Board of Law Examiners.

Leadership

The governance and structure of the North Carolina State Bar are established by enabling legislation (N.C. Gen. Stat. Chap. 84) and by rules that must be approved by the North Carolina Supreme Court. The State Bar Council and its officers, committees, and boards control the organization’s policies, programs, and finances.

Judicial District Bars

North Carolina has 45 Judicial District Bars, which are subdivisions of the North Carolina State Bar. This section of our website contains useful information for the leadership of these district bars.

Upcoming Events

Quarterly Meetings and Public Meetings

Demographic Distribution Report

This voluntary survey of the active members of the NC State Bar began on April 30, 2012, and continues through the current date. It includes information on gender, age, and ethnic/racial identity.

The State Bar Building/Art Collection

Learn about the new State Bar building, which opened in 2013, and the State Bar’s art collection. Also, find out how you can use the State Bar headquarters for events that are related to the practice of law.

​Contact the North Carolina State Bar

Find out how to contact members of the State Bar staff, and get directions to our building in downtown Raleigh.

North Carolina State Bar Foundation

The North Carolina State Bar Foundation provides long-term financial support for the North Carolina State Bar in its mission to regulate the practice of law in the public interest and maintenance of its headquarters building.

State Bar Careers

Are you looking for a public service career that can make a difference? Apply today for a career where your work can have meaningful impact!

ADA Procedures

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the North Carolina State Bar will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement