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 Education and Mental Health Series
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 Wymore Jury Selection Seminar
**Limited to attorneys who are on the Capital Roster**
FREE one-day Wymore Jury selection seminar to be held in Jackson, Northampton County, North Carolina on August 23, 2024.
The meeting will be in the old courthouse at 102 W. Jefferson Street, Jackson, NC.
This seminar is open for any lawyer that is not a prosecutor.
*The note about “no reimbursement for expenses” is for state employees (Public defenders, Assistant Capital Defenders).
This seminar has been approved for 5 hours CLE credit.
Please email Jennifer Webster to register and receive the seminar materials.
