Courses

Adoption of the county or municipal budget is one of the most important responsibilities of an elected board.   Understanding the local government budget development process can be challenging, especially for officials in their first terms of office.   

This webinar, led by faculty members Greg Allison and Bill Rivenbark, will help...

The Public Employment Law Update on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, from 1 - 5 pm and on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, from 9 am - 1 pm. This will be a live video program accessible through the Zoom streaming platform.

The course fee is $285 per site. If your jurisdiction or department is working remotely, you may share the link among others...

This course is offered through the NC Judicial College. This course is intended for District Court Judges who are relatively new to domestic relations court, and who do not have substantial experience with family law matters.

**Please note change in topics to be covered in this session

Session 2 will be offered May...

This session will cover topics that frequently arise at the outset of the administration of an estate, including legal information vs. legal advice, determining questions related to venue, confirmation of date and fact of death, determining whether there is a will, decedent’s family history, and opening and inventorying safe deposit boxes.

This is an online class, offered on Zoom from 9am-4pm.

Leaders are beginning to recognize that diversity is a topic that can’t be ignored, especially in light of recent social uprisings and conflict in the spring of 2020 which will have a ripple effect on everything we do. Diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environments have been...

This session focuses on wills under North Carolina law.  It will focus on the types of wills, probate in common and solemn form, and revocation of a will.

Participants will use their own cases to develop a cohesive theory of defense at trial and to apply that theory through all stages of a criminal trial, including voir dire, opening and closing arguments, and direct and cross-examination. The Guide for Participants, located below, explains the type of case to bring and the few steps to take to...

This course for new magistrates covers elements of crimes, criminal procedure, small claims procedure, summary ejectment, contracts, ethics, and handling money.

This course is by appointment only.