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The Specialist Newsletter
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Lawyer's Handbook
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Profiles in Specialization
Read the latest specialization profile from the State Bar Journal with Zaneta M. Robinson.
Latest News
April 18, 2024
Employment law was approved as a new specialty area by the North Carolina Supreme Court this month. This brings the number of practice areas offered for specialization in North Carolina up to 15.
March 27, 2024
On April 11, the Board of Legal Specialization is hosting an event at the State Bar Building in Raleigh.
March 27, 2024
The Jeri Whitfield Scholarship through NC LEAF was created to pay the application fees for public interest lawyers who pursue initial specialization certification.
March 27, 2024
The board is currently accepting applications for initial certification. The deadline for submitting certification applications is May 1, 2024.