Legal Education in North Carolina

Durham, North Carolina — Consistently ranked among the top 15 law schools nationally — known for interdisciplinary scholarship and rigorous clinical programs.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina — One of the nation's oldest public law schools, founded in 1845 — consistently ranked as a top-value law school.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina — ABA-accredited since 1941 — Winston-Salem campus with strengths in trial advocacy and business law.

Raleigh, North Carolina — Private law school emphasizing practical skills training — required third-year Trial Advocacy program.

Greensboro, North Carolina — Innovative law school featuring an immersive 2.5-year curriculum with extensive experiential learning requirements.

Durham, North Carolina — HBCU law school committed to social justice — one of six historically Black law schools in the nation still in operation.

Raleigh, North Carolina — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved paralegal program offered through the School of Business — bachelor's degree and certificate options.

Morehead City, North Carolina — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AAS degree in Paralegal Technology preparing students for entry-level paralegal positions.

Statewide professional organization for paralegals — networking, CLE opportunities, and career resources.

Henderson, North Carolina — The only court reporting program in North Carolina — launched in 2024 to address statewide shortages.

Professional association for NC court reporters — advocacy, networking, and continuing education resources.

Official body certifying mediators in North Carolina — 40-hour training for superior court mediation, 24 hours for family financial mediation.

Overview of court-connected mediation programs including mandatory mediation for superior court civil cases over $25,000.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited by ABSNC.

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, NC resident or maintain regular employment in NC, complete 6-hour course, pass exam. Five-year commission.

Official bar admissions body. North Carolina administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 270.

Official CLE regulatory body — attorneys must complete 12 credits per year, including 2 ethics and 1 substance abuse/mental health credit. Deadline February 28.

Statewide association providing education, networking, and professional development for legal support professionals.