Courses

Introduction to Small Claims Court for Magistrates

This course is designed for magistrates who are, or soon will be, holding small claims court, whether as a back-up civil magistrate or on a more regular basis. This course will provide a refresher of the legal principles often addressed in small claims cases as well as the rules of procedure. The course is skill-based, seeking to offer students...

May 3, 2027

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Law & Administration for Building Code Officials

NOTICE: The course for May 2026 has been cancelled.

The Law and Administration course is an overview of North Carolina's building regulation system and is designed for the education and training of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire prevention code enforcement officials. Course participants will study the...

May 4, 2027

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Introduction to Estate Administration

Chapel Hill

This class will cover the basics of the clerk’s role in overseeing the administration of a decedent’s estate. It will primarily focus on full (formal) estate administration but will also include alternatives to full administration such as collection by affidavit and summary administration.

Priority for this class will be...

May 6, 2027

UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill,NC

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Family Law for Judges

Date: May 12- 14, 2027 | Multi-Day | Chapel Hill

These two courses are offered by the North Carolina Judicial College. They are intended for District Court Judges who are relatively new to domestic relations court, and who do not have substantial experience with family law...

May 12, 2027

UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill,NC

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Regional Magistrate Training (West)

NOTE: The 2026 Regional Magistrate Training (West) course has been cancelled. Visit the Magistrate Calendar for information about upcoming courses.

These regional schools, offered through the North Carolina Judicial College, are intended for magistrates who may have trouble attending in-person training because of time and distance...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Regional Magistrate Training (East)

NOTE: The 2026 Regional Magistrate Training (East) course has been cancelled. Visit the Magistrate Calendar for information about upcoming courses.

These regional schools, offered through the North Carolina Judicial College, are intended for magistrates who may have trouble attending in-person training because of time and distance...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

What Life is Like in Delinquency Out-of-Home Settings

This one-day course is offered by the North Carolina Judicial College and provides District Court Judges with the opportunity to visit out-of-home settings used in delinquency matters. The course is required for advanced certification in juvenile justice (judges are only required to attend one offering). Due to the nature of the program, each...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Drafting Orders for Clerks

Chapel Hill, NC

This course is offered through the UNC School of Government North Carolina Judicial College and is available to both clerks and assistant clerks of superior court. It is intended for clerks and assistant clerks who have some experience presiding over hearings. It will cover issues related to drafting orders where...

June 3, 2027

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Special Topics in Small Claims for Magistrates

This seminar is intended for magistrates who hold Small Claims court, and allows for a “deep dive” into skill-building and substantive law for small claims magistrates at various stages in their careers. The 2026 Special Topics class will be held remotely over Zoom, and will cover the same material as the 2024 and 2025 offerings,...

June 7, 2027

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Introduction to Public Employment Law

Fall 2026 | 8:30 am to 4 pm | Chapel Hill | Registration Fee: $950.00

Registration will close one week before the program.

SCHEDULE:

A copy of the 2026 Agenda is linked here: 2026 IPEL Agenda

NOTE ON SCHEDULE:

This two-week in-person fall course will meet at the School of Government from 8:30 - 4 on the specified...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

CJ Standards Update: Information on Processing Times and How to Be Successful with Officer Certifications

The webinar is presented by the UNC School of Government and North Carolina Judicial College, in partnership with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division. Join UNC faculty member Jeff Welty and Jeff Smythe, Director of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division for an...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

LELA 101: Top 10 Primer on Employment Law for Local Elected Officials

This course is available to watch on-demand please register via this link to access the course.

Local elected officials play important roles in the employment of our public workforce. They establish the local government’s personnel policies, they develop pay and benefit plans, they sometimes may even...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Juvenile Transfer to Superior Court

This one-day course will focus on the procedure that governs the transfer of delinquency cases to Superior Court for criminal processing, from the filing of the petition through the appeal of a transfer order. Various pathways for transfer, and the situations in which they can be used, will be detailed. Participants will have the opportunity...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Interstate Compact for Juveniles

The UNC School of Government and the North Carolina Judicial College invite you to join an online class on Wednesday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The class is entitled Interstate Compact for Juveniles. Instruction will be provided on the law and procedure that governs interstate issues related to juveniles who are involved in the...

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North Carolina Association of County Clerks Regional Master Clerk Academies

Fall 2026 ...

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Water/Wastewater Finance Strategies for Small Systems

This course offered by the UNC School of Government's Environmental Finance Center provides a comprehensive overview of financial and legal considerations for water and wastewater utilities. Participants will explore legal structures and financing tools such as user fees, system development fees, availability fees, special assessments, and...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Legal Competency for Local Elected Officials

Being effective as a local elected official means understanding your local authority, being fluent in meeting procedures, and knowing the scope of your transparency obligations. The laws are complex, and many situations raise questions that are unique to each set of circumstances. These complexities are often heightened by the vast array of...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

Basic Economic Development

Date: TBA | Full-Day Schedule | Chapel Hill, NC | Registration Fee: TBD

This introductory course is designed for economic development professionals employed by public, nonprofit, and private organizations and individuals new to the field. It is also appropriate for more experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge and...

There are additional offerings of this course available.

TEXAS National CGCIO

After 20 successful years of offering the Certified Government Chief Information Officers’ (CGCIO) program to elevate IT leadership across NC and beyond, we are taking a pause to review the curriculum, upgrade the content, and assess the various ways we can most effectively deliver the CGCIO program to IT leaders. We anticipate the...

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Economic Recovery and Resiliency Post COVID-19

In support of local governments facing financial shortfalls, the Center for Public Leadership and Governance is offering 25% off the registration fee for this class. The discount will automatically be applied at checkout.

As attention shifts from the immediate health, community, and economic impacts of COVID-19 to longer-term recovery...