FREE Webinar: Summer 2024 Criminal Law Update

Registration for the Summer Criminal Law Update 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 2024 Summer Criminal Law Update […]

Mastering voir dire Cross Examination in Pregnancy

Join the NACDL for an intensive one-day (FREE) CLE event tailored to sharpen your litigation skills with a special focus on the criminalization of abortion and pregnancy loss cases. Delve into the intricacies of voir dire and cross-examination under the guidance of esteemed national faculty and gain invaluable insight from practicing your skills with mock […]

2024 Spring Public Defender Conference

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024 Spring Public Defender Conference is now available. Click here to access the course webpage. The agenda will be posted soon.  This conference is cosponsored by the UNC School of Government, the Office of Indigent Defense Services, and the NC Association of Public Defenders. This year’s […]

IDS Commission Meeting

May 3, 2024 Location: The Whitted Building - Second Floor Board Room 300 W. Tryon Street Hillsborough, NC 27278

FREE WEBINAR: How to be inclusive with people who have disabilities

(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, […]

2024 Death Penalty Seminar

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 […]

Before, During and After Prison

Mecklenburg Public Defender's Office 720 E 4th Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

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 […]

Forensic Psychological Evaluations: Guidelines for Attorneys

Mecklenburg Public Defender's Office 720 E 4th Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

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 […]

Navigating the Capacity and Commitment Process

UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United States

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. […]

FREE NACDL Webinar on March 28th

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 […]

Holistic Wellness Event

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 overall health and well-being in a relatively short period of time. In the midst of our striving, achieving, tending to the needs of others, we […]