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.
- This event has passed.
Defending Death by Distribution Cases – Registration is open!
Join us in Durham March 27 & 28, 2025 for a FREE, in-person training on Defending Death by Distribution Cases.
Topics will include:
- Voir Dire & Deselection
- Forensic Pathology
- Toxicology
- Challenging Charging Decisions
- Preparing for Trial
- Working with Clients Struggling with Substance Use (Ethics and Professional Well Being)
- AND small group jury selection workshop!
Co-sponsored by IDS, NACDL, NCAJ, and Vital Strategies, this program is open to all North Carolina criminal defense lawyers, investigators, and mitigation specialists. Make plans to join us in RTP for this important program.
Space is limited, so register now and find more information here.
Details
- Date: Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28, 2025
- Location: DoubleTree Hotel, 4810 Page Creek Ln, Durham, NC
- CLE: up to 11.5 hours of CLE (including 1.0 Ethics and 1.0 Professional Well Being) is anticipated
- Cost: FREE but registration is required
