North Carolina State Bar

BECOME A BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST Board certification is an indication that the lawyer has intentionally focused his or her legal practice to improve the proficiency and quality of the lawyer's legal services and to stay current in the specialty field. A lawyer who is certified as a specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization has satisfied a number of rigorous standards for certification in the lawyer's specialty field. Find your specialty today: https://lnkd.in/e8xtkh7J

Continuing Legal Education The purpose of these continuing legal education (CLE) rules is to assist lawyers licensed to practice and practicing law in North Carolina in achieving and maintaining professional competence for the benefit of the public whom they serve. You can view details on these updates on: The State Bar’s YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/edmVGXGv The North Carolina State Bar's website: https://www.ncbar.gov

INVESTING IN JUSTICE FOR OVER 40 YEARS A department of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (NC IOLTA) partners with financial institutions across our state to maximize the number of lives we can positively impact with our funding. How it works: 1. NC IOLTA partners with financial institutions to secure the highest interest rates and lowest possible fees. 2. They then assist individual lawyers and law offices with establishing mandatory interest bearing IOLTA accounts to hold clients’ funds. 3. Those accounts earn interest, which financial institutions send to IOLTA, on a monthly basis. 4. IOLTA distributes funds to grantees who, in turn, provide legal advice and representation across our communities and all 100 North Carolina counties. Learn more at: https://www.nciolta.org/

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The North Carolina State Bar is seeking a Certification Coordinator. Purpose of the Job: Assist the certification staff with compiling, processing, and managing information for use in state-wide legal certification programs, including certification exams and marketing. Assist staff with administrative and organizational duties when requested. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. View the full job description at: https://lnkd.in/eWJehu9s

PLAN TODAY Having a current succession plan in place proactively protects clients and colleagues in the event of the lawyer’s disability or death. In the event of an attorney’s unexpected unavailability, the State Bar may need to seek the appointment of a trustee to assist in winding down an attorney’s law practice or take other steps as needed to protect client interests. The trustee is not tasked with continuing or absorbing the unavailable attorney’s practice, and the trustee does not replace the unavailable attorney as the client’s new attorney. Rather, the trustee facilitates the return of client property, and the potential transfer of client matters to new counsel, and generally works to wind down the unavailable attorney’s law practice. Plan today. This State Bar guide will assist lawyers in planning for an unexpected absence. https://lnkd.in/eTneZ4_U

BECOME A BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST Board certification is an indication that the lawyer has intentionally focused his or her legal practice to improve the proficiency and quality of the lawyer's legal services and to stay current in the specialty field. A lawyer who is certified as a specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization has satisfied a number of rigorous standards for certification in the lawyer's specialty field. Find your specialty today: https://lnkd.in/e8xtkh7J

The North Carolina State Bar's free and anonymous Cyber Security Self-Assessment for lawyers is made possible through the sponsorship and support of Lawyers Mutual. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to empower lawyers with the resources and guidance needed to improve cybersecurity practices and safeguard against growing cyber threats. The self-assessment is completely confidential—results are not shared with the State Bar. As an incentive for participating, all members who complete the self-assessment will receive 1 hour of technology training CLE credit. We encourage all members to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their cybersecurity awareness and compliance. Link to self-assessment: https://ncsb.avvy.pro/ Link to CLE 1-credit request form: https://lnkd.in/e6gmgpaP

FALL-IN! The North Carolina Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (NC LAMP) hosted its annual CLE event in Durham, NC on November 8, 2024. The North Carolina Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs, Grier Martin gave the keynote address.

One Day and a Wake Up. The North Carolina Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (NC LAMP) is hosting its annual CLE event in Durham, NC on November 8, 2024, beginning at 8:00 am. To register, email: [email protected] and [email protected]. Please provide your full name, email address, phone number, and NC bar # (if applicable). Be sure to put “Military CLE Registration” in the subject line. Event Details: Location: NC Central University School of Law, 640 Nelson Street, Durham, NC 27707 CLE Venue: Moot Court Room (In person-only event) Date/Time: November 8, 2024. 8:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (Please arrive promptly for keynote address) Parking: NCCU Parking Deck, 705 Lawson St., Durham, NC 27707 (Short walk to law school) Refreshments: Canteen and complimentary coffee on the ground floor of the law school. Lunch is available at the Student Union. Cost: There is no registration fee for this course.