The Commission has adopted a number of policies intended to clarify MSC certification requirements.  These policies, which may be accessed from the left-hand menu, address a variety of issues such as Provisional Pre-training Approvals for applicants seeking assurances that they meet threshold criteria for certification, submissions of outdated or out-of-state training, and provide information on lapsed and inactive status, fee waivers, and mediator advertising.

Guidelines for Interpreting MSC Rule 8(a)(2)(a)(2) and FFS Rule 8(a)(2)(b)1 (Out-of-state attorney applicants)

Pursuant to MSC Rule 8(a)(2)(a)(2) and FFS Rule 8(a)(2)(b)1 attorney applicants who are not licensed in North Carolina and who have five (5) years experience practicing law may read the below documents in order to demonstrate familiarity with N.C. Court Structure and Legal Terminology and Civil Procedure. 

Applicant must forward a letter with their application stating that they have read and studied these materials.

• The Rules of Civil Procedure
• The N.C. Judicial System Booklet