North Carolina Attorney CE Requirements

• Ethics / Professional Responsibility — 4 hours
• Technology Training — 1 hour
• Professional Well-Being — 1 hour
• Professionalism for New Attorneys / PNA (one-time)* — 12 hours
• General CE — 18 hours

* Items marked with an asterisk apply only in certain situations — for example to new licensees, specific roles, or one-time requirements. Check the official source below for which apply to you.

Attorneys in North Carolina need to complete a total of 24 hours of continuing education every two years, including four hours of Ethics / Professional Responsibility, one hour of Technology Training, and one hour of Professional Well-Being; the rest can be general CE of your choosing. A few additional topics apply only in certain situations — see the asterisked items above.

This board assigns renewal dates that vary by licensee. Periods run two years. Check your license or board account for your exact date.

Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.

• Source: CLE Member (ncbar.gov)
• Source: .1518 Continuing Legal Education Requirements (ncbar.gov)
• Source: .1525 Professionalism Requirement For New Members (Pna) (ncbar.gov)