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| SAVE THE DATES | UPCOMING CLE |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | Whiskey in the Courtroom Location: Duke Law School |
| April 23-24, 2026 | 2026 Death Penalty Seminar Location: UNC SOG |
| August 20, 2026 | 2026 Annual Parent Attorney Conference Location: UNC SOG |
| October 13-15, 2026 | OCD Training Location: Durham |
| December 1-3 or 8-10, 2026 | BTG X: Mitigation Conference Location: TBD |
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.
Coming soon.
Appeals
- 33 Tips for Appeals Aug 2013By Staples Hughes, from 2013 Boot Camps for Non-Capital Criminal Appeals