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.
Events
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Forensic Webinar
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina -
Wymore Training – Greenville
Please note: Either 12/2 or 12/3 for this one-day training.
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NCAJ Skills Academy – Legal Writing
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina -
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Misdemeanor Defender Training
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United States -
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IDS Commission Meeting
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United StatesThe IDS Commission meets in person and via Zoom from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The meeting will be livestreamed and available for replay on IDS’s YouTube channel, which can be found here. Meeting Agenda Meeting Materials Supplemental Meeting Materials
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Appellate Advocacy Training
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United States -
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NCAJ Criminal Masters in Advocacy
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina -