North Carolina CLE Requirements
CLE requirements for North Carolina attorneys.
Required credits
North Carolina attorneys are required to earn 12 credits every year, including 2 credits in Professional Responsibility (Ethics) or Professionalism, 1 credit on Technology Training (effective in 2019), and 1 credit on Substance Abuse every 3 years.
Self-Study/On-Demand credits
All credits can be taken as live or on-demand programs (effective since 2020).
Additional information
For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education website.
North Carolina CLE requirements for Newly-Admitted Attorneys
Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted North Carolina attorneys.