The Mecklenburg County Bar is proud to provide innovative and relevant educational programs to its members on a wide variety of topics. MCB strives to provide CLEs presented by a diverse and broad spectrum of the legal community. As the legal profession evolves, we work to address the changing needs of attorneys across all areas of practice and experience levels, to enhance personal and professional development.
MCB CLEs are planned and presented by MCB members in tandem with the MCB CLE staff team. Our CLEs are designed to help you earn your annual CLE credits while delivering skills, information, and insight to help you grow in your personal and professional lives.
Your MCB membership gives you access to exclusive pricing for all CLE programming, including at least six hours included in your MCB membership each year. Take advantage of the hundreds of programs offered annually, both live in person and from the comfort of your couch or office.
Present a CLE
CLE presenters earn 6 hours of CLE credit for every hour of instruction. If you are interested in presenting or planning a CLE, or to suggest a CLE topic, please fill out this form.
Here is a list of our current CLE Instructors.
CLE Requirements
Attorneys licensed in North Carolina are required to take 12 hours of CLE approved by the North Carolina State Bar. As of January 1, 2020, all 12 CLE hours can be taken online. The required hours are broken down into:
- One hour of technology training (New requirement for 2019).
- Two hours of ethics, professional responsibility, or professionalism.
- Nine hours of general CLE training.
- One hour of substance abuse or mental health training every three years.
- FAQ for new attorneys.
CLE Options
Live:
- In Person: live presentations with presenters and attendees onsite at MCB, your law firm or other locations around Charlotte
- Video Replay: in-person showings of a previously recorded seminar at MCB, your law firm, or other locations around Charlotte
- Webinars: live presentations that you can attend from the comfort of your couch or office
On-Demand: CLE programs available 24/7 and mobile friendly
$365 for 365 days – Earn all your annual CLE credits (live and online)
- Valid for up to 12 credit hours over 365 days from the date of purchase
- Non-transferable
- Includes live, video replay, webinar, and on-demand programs
- The CLE Annual Pass cannot be used for certain programs throughout the year including but not limited to: Annual Review
If you have any other questions regarding MCB CLEs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our CLE staff team
- Lisa Armanini, Director of Continuing Legal Education, larmanini@meckbar.org
- Michelle Lee, Assistant Director of Continuing Legal Education and Sections Coordinator, mlee@meckbar.org