IDS Forensic Science Education Series These opportunities are virtual events, the first Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m. via Webex. The series is open to any legal professional working on a criminal defense team. (This includes attorneys, private investigators, mitigation specialists, paralegals, and legal assistants on criminal defense teams.) *Click the following link for […]
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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.
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1 event,This year’s conference will be held in person May 10-12, 2023, at the Winston-Salem Benton Convention Center (301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101). |
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1 event,There may be some open seats in the National College for Capital Voir Dire's May training session. If you have a pending capital trial, or a threatened capital trial, you are encouraged to sign up and join us in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. The conference is May 18-20. This is a hands-on, learn by doing training […] |
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The Mecklenburg County Public Defender's Office is hosting a free to attend CLE on Lawful Use of Defensive Force. Pending approval by the NC State Bar, this CLE is for 2 general hours If you need CLE credit, you must fill out the post-cle survey and the NC State Bar will charge you $3.50/hour. Please register at the below link […] |
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1 event,IDS Forensic Science Education Series These opportunities are virtual events, the first Thursday of every month at 12:30 p.m. via Webex. The series is open to any legal professional working on a criminal defense team. (This includes attorneys, private investigators, mitigation specialists, paralegals, and legal assistants on criminal defense teams.) *Click the following link for […] |
2 events,FREE Wymore training in Lumberton, NC on June 2, 2023! Registration Deadline is May 30, 2023. IDS, The Office of the Capital Defender, and the Robeson Public Defender Office are hosting a daylong seminar on Wymore Jury Selection Friday, June 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. This is an in-person event! Location: The […]
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Registration for the 2023 Summer Criminal Law Webinar is now open. Thanks to the support of the Office of Indigent Defense Services and the UNC School of Government, we are pleased to announce that there is no registration fee for indigent defenders who meet the eligibility criteria described below. -- The 2023 Summer Criminal Law […] |
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