Special Topics in Small Claims for Magistrates

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Special Topics in Small Claims for Magistrates

Chapel Hill, NC
- Click here to register for this course offering
June 9 - 10, 2025

This seminar is intended for magistrates who hold Small Claims court, and focuses on a different topic each year allowing a “deep dive” into skill-building and substantive law for small claims magistrates at various stages in their careers. The 2025 Special Topics class will cover the same material as the 2024 offering, focusing on negligence, contracts, and leases, and will satisfy the Summary Ejectment Laws continuing education requirement under G.S. 7A-177(b1). Magistrates will receive hands-on instruction and practice in:

analyzing intentional tort and negligence claims and defenses;
evaluating contract claims and defenses, including leases;
developing personalized checklists, scripts, and standardized practices to improve consistency and confidence in conducting court;
assessing damages and entering judgment.

Additional information

Attendees: NC magistrates holding Small Claims Court

Application: To apply for this course, click the "Register" button above. Space is limited to 30 magistrates. The deadline to apply for this course is Wednesday, April 30 at 5pm. Applicants will be notified via email if they have been accepted into the course no later than May 2^nd.

Special Topics in Small Claims for Magistrates is a qualifying course in the Judicial College's Certification Program for Magistrates.

Chapel Hill, NC
Dates
June 9 - 10, 2025

LocationUNC School of Government
400 South Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Registration criteriaMust apply

Class size (max.)30

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For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar

919.966.4414

registration@sog.unc.edu

For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

John Patrick Sherman

Program Manager, Courts Group

919.962.6191

sherman@sog.unc.edu

Lead Faculty

Melanie Crenshaw

Albert and Gladys Coates Term Professor; Teaching Assistant Professor

mcrenshaw@sog.unc.edu