Public Law for the Public's Lawyers On-Demand

Available for purchase: Nov. 12, 2026 - Feb. 7, 2027 | On-Demand | Price: $195-300

Public Law for the Public’s Lawyers, or PLPL for short, is an annual CLE course designed for attorneys who work in or with North Carolina government. Some topics focus on legislative branch and executive branch information and issues, while other topics are of more general interest.

PLPL takes place each fall and includes 12 hours of CLE. This year’s offering will take place October 28-30, 2026. All 12 sessions have been recorded and are available as part of this on-demand course.  

You will still have access to the course videos after registration closes.

COURSE MATERIALS

2026 Public Law for the Public's Lawyer Agenda

Presentation slides and handouts are available under the "Materials" tab

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION

To receive CLE credit, individuals must register and view the full course. Upon completion, email the program manager, Bryan Matthews, who will submit your hours to the NC Bar. No form will be required for attorneys who qualify for the full 12 hours of credit. Your CLE credits will be submitted at the end of the current month. If we don't hear from you, we will assume that you have completed the course and submit your CLE on Feb. 12th. 

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 Feb. 11th, 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 CLE coordinator, who will sign and return the form to you for self-reporting. 

CLE Breakdown

1 Professional Well-Being Hour

1 Technology Hour

2 Ethics Hours

8 General Hours 

12 Total Hours