Monthly Attorney Orientation
For Lawyers who are New to Indigent Defense
Beginning August 1, IDS staff will provide orientation for new attorneys on the first Friday of each month from 1-2 p.m.
Topics will include a guided tour of the IDS website, information on training and CLE opportunities, access to wellness resources and more. You will also be able to connect with other defense attorneys for future collaboration!
2026 IDS Forensic Science Education Series
IDS and the Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office provide regular continuing education to dozens of NC criminal defense and parent attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists who attend the IDS Forensic Science Education Series.
In 2026, we will offer monthly 90-minute webinars on various aspects of forensic evidence. These webinars will take place typically at 12:30 pm on the first Thursday of each month. Click here to view the 2026 Schedule.
The first six sessions of 2026 will focus on understanding and advocating for neurodivergent clients.
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2023 Death Penalty Seminar
The annual 2023 Death Penalty Seminar begins April 27.
This is an in-person seminar only. The location is the Doubletree RDU Hotel at Research Triangle Park, 4810 Page Creek Lane, Durham.
There are two events for the seminar. Each part requires a separate fee.
The first part is Thursday evening, April 27, 2023.
The hotel has set aside a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $115.00. Here is the link to book your room at that rate.
https://group.doubletree.com/4xaphx
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