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.
FREE Wymore Jury Selection Training
The Office of the Capital Defender is hosting a free Wymore Jury selection training.
We will have a one day seminar on Wymore Jury Selection Friday, September 18, 2026 in Nashville, North Carolina.
The seminar will be in Superior Courtroom #1 at the Nash County Courthouse.
The seminar is free and allows 5 general credit hours with the State Bar.
State employees please note there will be no reimbursement allowed for mileage, meals, and hotel stay. This seminar is designed for folks who can travel to and from the seminar in one day. This is why we can offer the seminar free.
If you would like to attend, please email Jennifer Webster and let her know. We will then send you the Wymore materials and the case study.
