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!
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.
Registration for the Felony Defender Training, scheduled for February 7-9, 2024, is now open and available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/felony-defender-training. This training is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the […]
Registration for the Current Developments in Criminal Law webinar is now open. Thanks to the support of the Office of Indigent Defense Services and the UNC School of Government, we […]
In the United States, disabled individuals are over-represented as both victims of crime and as those accused of crimes compared with their non-disabled counterparts. This overrepresentation is even higher for […]
We are excited to announce that the Intensive Juvenile Defender Training, co-sponsored by the School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services, will be held Thursday, March 7, […]
Indigent Defense Services, the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility, and the Wilson Center for Science and Justice are pleased to announce the tenth annual CLE, "Whiskey in […]
Does your criminal defense work have you stressed, frazzled, and overwhelmed? Looking for an option that is accessible and can provide immediate relief? Research shows that mindfulness-based practices can improve […]
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 […]
Registration for the Navigating the Capacity and Commitment Process Training, scheduled for April 4, 2024, is now open and available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/navigating-capacity-and-commitment-process. This training is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities. **The agenda can be found at this link. […]
The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is offering a free to attend in person or live webcast presentation on Forensic Psychological Evaluations: Guidelines for Attorneys. Pending approval by the NC State Bar, this presentation is for 1 general hour. If you need CLE credit, you must complete the post CLE survey. Please register below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeceFvPL8YFFIm0av-ATRzPUq9tGJCo8PQ0j1ZTzv9zjIA6tQ/viewform?usp=sf_link […]
The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend in person or live webcast presentation on Before, During and After Prison: One Man’s Journey through the Criminal System. Pending approval by the NC State Bar, this presentation is for 1 general hour and you must complete the post-CLE survey to submit your […]
https://members.ncaj.com/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=273356 2024 Death Penalty Seminar | April 25-26, 2024 Durham, NC Above is the link for the Death Penalty 2024 Seminar. The link includes the agenda, the registration form, and hotel reservation information. This year's seminar has two parts, each with a separate fee. On Thursday night, April 25, 2024, there will be an open bar […]
(This is not an IDS-sponsored event.) On Thursday, April 25, join NACDL and RespectAbility for an engaging webinar on welcoming and including people with disabilities at your organization as staff, leaders, and other key stakeholders. The session will cover best practices in fostering accessible, equitable, and inclusive organizational cultures and workplaces, from recruiting, onboarding, and retaining diverse, […]
