The north carolina BAR association is organized for the purposes of promoting and improving the administration of justice in north carolina; fostering and encouraging law reform when in the public interest; advancing the science of jurisprudence in ALL its aspects; maintaining the honor and integrity of the profession of law; promoting the study of law and the continuing education of lawyers; improving the standards of the service of the association to the general public; fostering and protecting the interests of the lawyer; and providing a means of organization through which its members may pursue these and other common objectives.