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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FREE NACDL Webinar on March 28th
On Thursday, March 28, join NACDL and RespectAbility for Accessibility and Universal Design for Legal Professionals.
This is the second webinar of a three-part series.
This webinar will help legal system professionals learn more about the ever-evolving concept of accessibility. The program will feature discussions on the principles of plain language and universal design and explain how these can be used to enable participation in the legal process. The program will also share best practices for making materials, meetings, websites, and virtual programs accessible.
The program is FREE but registration is required.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024 Time: 3:00-4:00pm ET/12:00-1:00pm PT Webinar Facilitators:
Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive and accessible events. Please let us know on your registration form what assistance we can provide to ensure you can fully engage with the program. We will be providing ASL interpretation and live captioning/CART services for this program. If you have other accessibility inquiries, please email Bonnie Hoffman at [email protected].
Strengthening the Sixth is a project supported by a grant from the US Department of Justice. The Strengthening the Sixth Team includes the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, the National Center for State Courts, and RTI International. |
