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.
Juvenile
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2024 Western Youth Defender Forum
Save the date and join the Office of the Juvenile Defender and local colleagues at an all-day CLE training event. There, you will be able to network and learn more about the impact high quality representation has in and out of the courtroom. Click here to register or copy and paste the following link on […]
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The Role of the Youth Defender
FeaturedJoin State Juvenile Defender Eric Zogry and other youth defenders as we explore the “Role of the Youth Defender.” This training is the second session offered in our Back-to-Basics Virtual Series! Mr. Zogry will cover topics including: As youth defenders, are we expressed interest advocates or best interest advocates? How do we interact with the […]
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Winter Criminal Law Update
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina -
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NCAJ Skills Academy – Legal Writing
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina -
Misdemeanor Defender Training
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United States -
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Appellate Advocacy Training
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United States -
NCAJ Criminal Masters in Advocacy
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina -
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Higher-Level Felony Defense
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United States -
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Juvenile Defender Conference
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina