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NCBA Membership Renewals

It’s Time to Renew Your NCBA Membership

Say yes to another year of membership and a continued commitment to professional and personal growth. Renew your annual membership or, if eligible, upgrade to the new First FiveSM membership with extra perks. 

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

If you have any questions about your membership or how to get involved, we’re here to help. For more information or assistance, contact Member Services. If your membership is paid by your firm or organization, please communicate with your administrator to submit payment.

Make the Most of Your Membership
NCBA provides valuable products, resources and experiences that support your legal career.

+ Up to 12 hours of quality On Demand CLE*

NCBA membership includes access to up to 12 hours of quality On-Demand CLE annually with Expert Series CLE. Each month, a new 1-hour On-Demand CLE will be made available to add to your CLE account. Once added to your account, you can watch it for up to 90 days. 

+ Membership in one Section of your choice* 

NCBA membership includes complimentary access to one of 30+ practice area-specific Sections. 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 discussion forums. Additional sections may be purchased for $40 each.

+ Exclusive NCBA benefits and discounts:

  • Center for Practice Management (CPM): Meet with a confidential law practice advisor to get advice on law firm start-up and wind down issues, technology decisions, marketing, and more. Attend NCBA member exclusive webinars, sign up for the ICYMI newsletter, follow the From the Center blog, and participate in workshops and special events.
  • vLex Fastcase Online Legal Research: Sponsored by Lawyers Insurance, members receive complimentary, unlimited access to the vLex Fastcase Premium Primary Law Library, including case law, statutes, regulations, court rules, constitutions, and administrative materials. vLex Fastcase delivers AI-generated case summaries and headnotes, cross-jurisdictional research from a single platform and CERT Citator for tracking case history and precedential strength.
  • NCBA Health Benefit Trust: Access to competitive health care plans for your law firm that utilize the broadest Blue Cross network of healthcare providers in North Carolina.
  • NCBA Community Forums: Connect with members of your NCBA Communities, plus access practice-specific resources and forms in the NCBA Community Forums.
  • CLE Discounts: Reduced pricing on a CLE catalog with over 1,000 live, webcast and On Demand CLE programs.
  • Member Webinars: The Beyond the Law Webinar Series, brings you a line-up of instructional sessions where you will receive practical insights and guidance from expert instructors. Registration is complimentary to members.
  • Member-Only Experiences: Attend special events like leadership conferences, networking socials across the state and pro bono opportunities. 
  • Communications: Enjoy digital and print publications updating you on statewide news, resources and events related to your practice and the profession.
  • Member Discounts: Save on office supplies, travel, health planning, practice management software and more.
  • Member Directory: Search for members by name, practice area and location.
  • BarCARES: Access a confidential, short-term intervention program provided free of cost to members.

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

*Emeritus members who do not pay annual NCBA dues do not qualify for these benefits.

Membership Rates

  • Attorney Membership: Price varies based on Year of Practice
    1st-2nd year of practice: $120 (Annual) or $395 (First Five membership)
    3rd-5th year of practice: $198 (Annual) or $395 (First Five membership)
    6th+ year of practice:     $396
  • Judge Membership: $198
  • Paralegal Membership: $99
  • Affiliate Membership: $99
  • Retired Membership: $99
  • Law Student Membership: $0
  • Emeritus Membership: $198*
  • Sustainer Membership: $792
  • International Membership: Price varies upon membership type

*NCBA members who have been a member for a total of at least 40 years, who are 70 years of age and older and are no longer practicing full-time.