Defender Trial School
July 16-20, 2012
Participants will use their own cases to develop a cohesive theory of defense at trial and to apply that theory through all stages of a criminal trial, including voir dire, opening and closing arguments, and direct and cross-examination. For information about other indigent defense education courses, visit our Indigent Defense Education site.
This program is open to public defenders and, if space permits, private attorneys who perform a significant amount of appointed criminal work.
This program is comprised of plenary sessions and intensive small group workshops. Due to the interactive nature of the program, participants are expected to attend all sessions.
You must bring a case that conforms to the requirements of the Guide for Participants (forthcoming).
4.5 days
The Defender Trial School will be held at the UNC School of Government in Chapel Hill. See the Visitor Information page for directions and parking information.
The School of Government reserved a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express of Chapel Hill/Durham from Sunday, July 15 through Friday, July 20, 2012. Program participants and faculty may pay a reduced nightly rate of $74 plus tax. To make your reservation online, visit www.hiexpress.com/chapelhillnc and use the group code DTS (all caps). To make your reservation by phone, call the hotel directly at 919.489.7555 and provide the name and dates of the program. You are responsible for making your own hotel reservation; the rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for the block rate is June 18, 2012.
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