Paralegal Division

Paralegals in North Carolina have a home and it is the Paralegal Division of the North Carolina Bar Association. As one of the largest sections/divisions within the NCBA, the Paralegal Division provides countless opportunities for education, service and leadership.

The Paralegal Division is open to qualified full-time paralegals, paralegal students and NCBA attorney members in North Carolina. PD members, in addition to being eligible to join all sections, receive access to Fastcase and free subscriptions to e-bar, CLE View and North Carolina Lawyer magazine. Paralegal Division members have access to outstanding CPE/CLE programming which is provided at a discount as a member benefit.

Useful Links and Resources:

• Membership Applications:
  • Paralegal Application
  • Student Application
• 2022-2025 Council Nominations
• Paralegal Division Distinguished Paralegal Award
• Paralegal Student Scholarship Application
• Certification Documents:
  • North Carolina Certification Final Bill
  • North Carolina Certification Plan FAQs
  • The Certification of North Carolina Paralegals – A Primer
  • The Plan For Certification of Paralegals