By working toward equitable access to civil legal aid, we at North Carolina Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts are creating a North Carolina where all individuals, families and children can fairly navigate the justice system to have their basic needs met and rights protected — so they can thrive. As the philanthropic focus of the North Carolina State Bar, we provide access to justice by funding high-quality legal assistance.

The North Carolina State Bar and the North Carolina Supreme Court established NC IOLTA in 1983 to generate income from lawyers’ general trust accounts in order to fund civil legal services and other programs for the public’s benefit. Civil legal aid plays a critical role in building a legal system that works for everyone, breaking down barriers and creating strong communities across North Carolina.

We envision a North Carolina where all people can effectively meet their legal needs. By strengthening the justice system as a leader, partner and funder, we improve the lives of North Carolinians and work toward this vision.