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In the Spring issue of the State Bar Journal, Goldsboro family law attorney Shelby Benton, past board chair of NC IOLTA, explores the program’s mission and impact as a funder of civil legal aid and programs that improve the administration of justice. bit.ly/4cGVvXa

We've moved from a static PDF format to an interactive online experience — making it easier than ever to navigate content, search for topics that matter to you, and engage with the information you rely on. View the new Spring 2026 edition: lnkd.in/e-iCt-v8

In 2025, NC IOLTA awarded NCJC $1.07M in Civil Legal Aid grants to support the litigation team. The funding also included a system support grant for technology upgrades and staff development. Learn more: bit.ly/47wuXEx #NCIOLTA #AccessToJustice

This week, NC IOLTA (North Carolina Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) is sharing the impact of our 2025 grantees with a statewide scope. Learn more about LLPP and other 2025 grantees with a statewide scope: bit.ly/47wuXEx #NCIOLTA #AccessToJustice

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North Carolina State Bar President Katherine Frye spoke at the Winter Educational Conference in Chapel Hill, addressing elected clerks from across North Carolina.

This week, we’re exploring organizations that have a statewide scope in their work providing and supporting civil legal assistance for North Carolinians. Learn more about DRNC and other 2025 grantees with a statewide scope: bit.ly/47wuXEx #NCIOLTA #AccessToJustice

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Applications are open through May 11th Application Fee: $250 (Apply by April 1 & save $50!) Questions? Contact Sheila Saucier (ssaucier@ncbar.gov) or call 919-828-4620. Apply: portal.ncbar.gov nclawspecialists.gov/for-lawyers/be… #NorthCarolinaLawyers #LegalProfession

North Carolina Lawyers, you are routinely sent critical emails regarding CLE report forms, District meetings, etc. You can resubscribe in your member login or in the link below. ncbar.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c8… #NorthCarolinaLawyers #NorthCarolinaStateBar #LegalProfession

Learn more about Pisgah Legal Services and our other 2025 grantees providing general civil legal aid: nciolta.org/2025-grantee-h… #NCIOLTA #AccessToJustice

Applications open through May 11th. NC LEAF Scholarships Available for prosecutors & public defenders—apply early! 📩 Questions? Contact Sheila Saucier (ssaucier@ncbar.gov) or call 919-828-4620. Apply: portal.ncbar.gov nclawspecialists.gov/for-lawyers/be… #NorthCarolinaLawyers

Another 2025 NC IOLTA grantee that provides general civil legal aid is Legal Aid of North Carolina. Learn more about LANC and our other 2025 grantees providing general civil legal aid: nciolta.org/2025-grantee-h… #NCIOLTA #AccessToJustice

Learn more about CCLA and our other 2025 grantees providing general civil legal aid: nciolta.org 2025-grantee-highlights-general-civil-legal-aid-providers #NCIOLTA #AccessToJustice

On Friday, March 4th, 2026, the State Bar hosted a district meeting and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program for the 28th Judicial District encompassing Stanly and Montgomery counties. Thank you to everyone who attended!

The North Carolina Mock Trial Program, a 2025 NC IOLTA grantee, is holding the 2025-26 State Finals competition in Raleigh next weekend, March 13-14. Best of luck to all of the teams competing! Read Britton’s article: nciolta.org/high-school-mo… #NCIOLTA

ICYMI: NC IOLTA has created a bank of helpful information about NC IOLTA, the impact of our Civil Legal Aid and Administration of Justice grants, and the legislative freeze on our 2026 grantmaking. nciolta.org/about-nc-iolta… nciolta.org/grantees-repor… #NCIOLTA #AccessToJustice

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Last week, NC IOLTA’s Mary Irvine and Claire Mills presented former trustee Heather Culp with a plaque recognizing her six years of service on our board, including two years (2022-23 and 2023-24) as vice-chair. Learn more: nciolta.org/about-nc-iolta… #NCIOLTA

Applications are open through May 11th Application Fee: $250 (Apply by April 1 & save $50!) NC LEAF Scholarships Available! 📩 Questions? Contact Sheila Saucier (ssaucier@ncbar.gov) or call 919-828-4620. Apply: portal.ncbar.gov Learn more: nclawspecialists.gov/for-lawyers/be…