Public Law for the Public's Lawyers
- OnlineOctober 28 - 30, 2026
October 28-30, 2026 | 9am to 2pm | On-Line | Price: $195-300
I lead the planning for Public Law for the Public’s Lawyers (PLPL). The course addresses issues relevant to attorneys who work in or with North Carolina state government. That means a focus on legislative branch and executive branch information and issues, typically. We usually offer the program in the fall and plan for 12 hours of CLE. This year’s offering will be entirely online, via Zoom, over three days. We will offer post-event recordings for viewing as well.
The availability of videos after the event will be different than in previous years. In previous years, we held events that you could attend where the program was replayed as a video. For this year, the program will be available as on-demand videos for individualized viewing from your own work station after the event.
2026 Public Law for the Public's Lawyers Agenda now available (All new content!)
On-demand videos will be available for purchase in November 2026.
Additional information
COURSE MATERIALS
Program materials will be available under the “Materials” tab above. Materials are posted as they are received from instructors.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
To receive CLE credit, individuals must register and attend the full course. Upon completion, the program manager will submit your hours to the NC Bar (paralegals see below). No form will be required for attorneys who qualify for the full 12 hours of credit.
If you miss any sessions and still want to receive credit, please reach out to the program manager to make arrangements. However, if you do not require the full 12 hours of CLE, complete the Partial Credit Form and email it to the program manager. NOTE: If we do not hear from you by Nov. 14th, your name will be submitted for the full 12 hours of credit.
For paralegals, complete this attendance form for course credit and email it to the program manager. The CLE Liaison will sign and return the form to you for self-reporting.
As noted above, this will be a virtual program, offered over 3 days with 12 hours of CLE.
CLE Breakdown
1 Technology Hour
1 Professional Well-Being Hour
2 Ethics Hours
8 General Hours
Attendees: Members of the legislative staff, as well as other lawyers working for and with the state, local government, and the university system.
| Total | 12.00 hrs |
- OnlineOctober 28 - 30, 2026
$195 Government Attorneys (local, state, gov't-related associations; active or retired)
$300 All others (private attorneys, non-profits, etc.; active or retired)
Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
2026 Public Law for the Public's Lawyer Agenda now available (All new content!)
Presentation materials will be posted below as they are received from instructors:
Wednesday, Oct 28
How Iryna’s Law is Reshaping Our Courts and Jails
Break ADA Basics for Public Lawyers
The Price We Pay as Professional Problem Solvers (Professional Well-Being)
- Toll of Trauma handout
- Quick Look - Signs of Impairment
- Self-Care vs. Car Wrecks: A Compassion Fatigue Story
- How to Mitigate Vicarious Trauma
- Worksheets
Personnel Record Privacy Laws
Thursday, Oct 29
Supreme Court Review and Preview
What Every Lawyer Should Know About Small Claims
Why is Everyone So Interested in Property Taxes?
- General Assembly Mandates Reappraisal Postponements
Two Bills to Watch: Affordable Housing Exemptions and “Truth in Taxation”
Legal Deserts and Former Client Conflicts: A Case Study on How an Ethics Rule Was Amended (Ethics)
Friday, Oct 30
Roadside Wonders: The Law of Campaign Signs
Legal Lessons from The Other Dr. Gilmer
Artificial Intelligence and Evidentiary Issues (Technology)
Empathy and Ethics in Communicating with Clients (Ethics)
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