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May 10, 2021 Press Release

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2020 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

A total of 589 attorneys were inducted into the 2020 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society.

May 3, 2021 Press Release

North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission Releases Statewide Legal Needs Assessment

This is the first statewide civil legal needs assessment in almost 20 years.

October 1, 2020 Press Release

North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance to Hold Public Convening

The public is invited to attend, but must register by October 5. The public can also watch the event via livestream

September 29, 2020 Press Release

Mapping Reveals Extreme Racial Disparities in North Carolina Driver’s License Suspensions, New Website Offers Help

NCPBRC has created a story map project that reveals extreme racial disparities in North Carolina driver’s license suspensions by county.

June 15, 2020 General News

Faith and Justice Alliance Steering Committee Convened for Inaugural Meeting

The Alliance is a project of the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission.

June 4, 2020 Press Release

North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance Steering Committee to Convene

The Alliance seeks to build a coalition of faith-based groups and legal practitioners to help North Carolinians who lack legal resources.

June 2, 2020 General News

North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center Launches Online Legal Guide to Florence Recovery and Hurricane Preparedness

The guide helps North Carolinians address ongoing legal problems from Hurricane Florence and organize their affairs ahead of future storms.

May 18, 2020 Press Release

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2019 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 520 attorneys into the 2019 North Carolina Pro Bono Society.

May 5, 2020 Press Release

North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center Launches Legal Clinic to Lessen Impact of COVID-19

Small businesses and nonprofits can request free legal assistance through the NC Pro Bono Resource Center’s website.

April 21, 2020 Press Release

Civil Legal Aid in North Carolina Still Available During Pandemic Outbreak

North Carolina legal aid providers remain open.

January 17, 2020 General News

Pro Bono Resource Center Seeks Information about Pro Bono Legal Services for 2019

The North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) is collecting 2019 pro bono information from N.C. attorneys.

October 21, 2019 Press Release

“Self-Help Packet” Now Available for Self-Represented Litigants Seeking Simple Divorce

The packet is accessible online and provides guidance to an unrepresented party desiring to file for a simple divorce.

April 23, 2019 Press Release

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2018 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 468 attorneys into the 2018 North Carolina Pro Bono Society.

January 25, 2019 General News

Pro Bono Resource Center Seeks Information about Pro Bono Legal Services for 2018

The North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) is collecting 2018 pro bono information from N.C. attorneys.

October 16, 2018 General News

N.C. Equal Access to Justice Commission Unveils Hurricane Florence Impact Maps

Data reveals the impact of Hurricane Florence on North Carolina and the vulnerable populations who may potentially need legal help.

October 2, 2018 Press Release

Supreme Court Approves Amended Rule Allowing Out-of-State Lawyers to Provide Pro Bono Assistance Due to Hurricane Florence

The temporary amendment to the rules of the North Carolina State Bar will expire on January 16, 2019.

July 23, 2018 Press Release