Welcome to the North Carolina State Bar Legal Specialization Certification Exams
The 2026 exam application period will be open
March 1st - May 1st
For more information about Legal Specialization, please visit www.nclawspecialists.gov, e-mail ssaucier@ncbar.gov, or call (919) 828-4620 and ask for the legal specialization department.
Registration:
ExamSoft registration for the 2026 NC Legal Specialization Certification Exams will open in late September.
Exam day exams will be available for download in early October.
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