The Power of Association

Beginning July 1, 2019, North Carolina Bar Association membership will offer you more than ever before. Our commitment to provide you with everything you need to power your practice, profession and community means that membership will include two significant new benefits:

 12 Hours of Quality On-Demand CLE

Each month, a new 1-hour On-Demand CLE from our Expert Series will be available for download to your personal learning portal during that month. Once downloaded, you’ll have unlimited viewing access for up to 90 days. 

The Expert Series CLE will help you meet your annual CLE requirements by offering:

 2 hours Ethics/Professionalism
 1 hour Substance Abuse/Mental Health
 1 hour of Technology Training
 8 hours of substantive and timely CLE topics

Maximize your membership benefits by not missing a month and renewing by July 1, 2019.

 Membership in One Section of Your Choice

Take advantage of the many robust benefits of section membership, such as in-person networking opportunities, discounts on section-specific CLE programs, and access to exclusive forms and email forums. Section benefits are effective immediately upon membership. Additional sections may be purchased for $36 each. 

Membership continues to include access to these exclusive NCBA benefits:

 NCBA Health Benefit Trust: Competitive health care plans for your law firm that utilize the broadest Blue Cross network of healthcare providers in North Carolina.
 Fastcase Online Legal Research: 24/7 access to a comprehensive, nationwide law library.
 CLE Discounts: Reduced pricing on a CLE catalog with over 1,000 live, webcast and On-Demand CLE programs.
 Center for Practice Management: Access to a confidential law practice advisor for guidance on issues ranging from law firm start up to wind down and all points in between. 
 Member-Only Experiences: Special events and networking socials across the state.
 Communications: Digital and print publications updating you on statewide news, resources and events related to your practice and the profession.

These benefits and more are coming July 1, 2019, at the rates below:

 Attorneys:  1-2 years licensed: $0 | 3-5 years: $180 | 6 years: $360 | Retired: $90
 Judges: $180
 Paralegals: $90
 Affiliates: $90
 Law Students: $0
 Emeritus 2020: $180*

*The following are pending approval at the 2019 Annual Meeting: 1) Emeritus 2020 is a new membership category that will be available for qualifying members beginning July 1, 2019. 2) The current Member Emeritus program will not accept new members after June 30, 2019, and will not include a bundled section and Expert Series CLE.

Questions? Comments? We want to hear from you.

Please reach out to the Member Services Team at membership@ncbar.org or 919.677.0561.