Courses

Using their own cases, participants will learn to develop a cohesive theory of defense on appeal and use that theory in writing a persuasive statement of facts and legal argument.

This program is open to assistant appellate defenders and attorneys on the appellate appointment list maintained by the Office of the Appellate Defender....

This one-day course from 9 am to 5 pm focuses on converting performance information into decisions that enhance organizational outcomes. The workshop introduces analysis techniques, decision venues, and the unintended consequences of using performance management systems. This course is designed for local public managers serving mid-tier and...

This class will be held from 10am - 3pm at the School Of Government.

It is open to local government professionals and local elected officials

In today’s challenging environment, local elected officials are often the first to address constituents' concerns, sometimes facing their frustrations and anger. This workshop focuses on...

This course serves as an introductory program for attorneys new to misdemeanor cases. Sessions focus on stops and searches, impaired driving, ethical issues in district court, sentencing and jail credit, probation violations, and other issues in misdemeanor cases. The program also provides instruction on client interviewing, negotiation, and...

This course, offered in conjunction with the Conference of District Attorneys, provides practical and legal training for new prosecutors through classroom lecture and practical skills exercises. The course covers topics such as prosecuting domestic violence cases; handling DWI cases; working with law enforcement officers; sentencing; chemical...