Welcome to the 26th Judicial District Bar! You are joining over 6,200 members who are a part of a proud organization which has, for more than 100 years, played an important role in the shaping and development of Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities.
The 26th JD Bar and the voluntary Mecklenburg Bar Association (MBA) serve as your portal into the Mecklenburg County legal community through a multitude of services and volunteer opportunities:
- Connect with your fellow colleagues at our many networking, social and sporting events;
- Find a mentor through one of the MBA’s mentoring programs;
- Take advantage of top-rate, local and affordable CLE programs;
- Build your practice by gaining new clients through our Lawyer Referral Service;
- Volunteer on one of our committees
- Join an MBA section to network and make connections within specific practice areas.
New admittees receive the first year of MBA Young Lawyers Division membership for free! Each newly-admitted lawyer in Mecklenburg County who is eligible for membership in the MBA Young Lawyers Division will be granted FREE membership in the YLD throughout the fiscal year in which he or she is sworn-in.
Learn how to get involved and network with the MBA.
Swearing-In Ceremonies:
Q: When is the next in-person Swearing-In Ceremony?
A. The next in-person ceremony will be held on October 9, 2024. Register here.
Q: When are the virtual swearing-in ceremonies held?
A. The Mecklenburg County Courthouse hosts virtual swearing-in ceremonies once per month on Thursdays via Webex at 12:00 p.m. Attorneys wishing to be sworn-in should contact the courthouse via email at Mecklenburg.Oaths@nccourts.org. Attorneys must have either their law license or official Bar card to be sworn in. Note: The letter from the Board of Law Examiners is no longer accepted. Attorneys without a sponsor may introduce themselves to the court during the virtual session.