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Celebrate the North Carolina Supreme Court's Bicentennial this year.
Help recognize 200 years of justice from the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Guardian ad Litem Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Since 1983, GAL has advocated for abused and neglected children in court. Find local events and volunteer to be a voice for a child.
Celebrate CJCP's 20th Anniversary and the "Year of Professionalism"
Chief Justice Martin Martin has proclaimed 2018 as the "Year of Professionalism" for lawyers, judges, and law students. View the CJCP events planned.
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