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Higher-Level Felony Defense, Part II

This is part two of our program for attorneys interested in handling higher level felony cases at the trial level. The focus of the training will be on two important aspects of this work: defense trial strategies in serious felony cases and sentencing advocacy. Specific topics will include defending forcible felonies, eyewitness identification...

Next Offering:
January 10, 2019
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Strategic Planning for Government Professionals - Bringing Your Plan to Life
Strategic Planning for Government Professionals - Bringing Your Plan to Life

“Good luck is the result of good planning,” reads the fortune inside the Chinese cookie.  Being clear on where you want to head and how you will get there is key to positioning yourself and your organization for success.

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Next Offering:
January 10, 2019
Location:
Hilton Greenville
Greenville, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Leading Change in Government Organizations - Yes You Can!
Leading Change in Government Organizations - Yes You Can!

If you have ever tried to lead a change, you know that it takes real insight, skill and some luck. In this workshop, you will learn what gets in the way of change and practice skills that will enable and improve the chances that luck will make a helpful visit!

This one-day workshop helps you

Gain an...
Next Offering:
January 11, 2019
Location:
Hilton Greenville
Greenville, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Orientation for New Superior Court Judges

As part of this orientation course, participants will discuss conducting criminal court, transitioning from the bar to the bench, sentencing, evidence, pro se litigation, motions for appropriate relief, ethics, fairness, computer training, civil issues, and other topics.

Next Offering:
January 14, 2019
Location:
Knapp-Sanders Building
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Essentials of County Government

Congratulations!  You won the election.  Now what?

This two-day course provides newly-elected county commissioners with the tools they need to transition from campaigning to governing. It covers the basics of the role of county governing and the powers and...

Next Offering:
January 17, 2019
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville - Biltmore
Asheville, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Public Law for the Public's Lawyers

VIDEO REPLAY UPDATE:

THE VIDEO REPLAYS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10-11 (IN RALEIGH) HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.  We are working to reschedule the replays and will post the new dates on this webpage as soon as they are confirmed.

The course Public Law for the Public's Lawyers...

Next Offering:
January 17, 2019
Location:
NC Judicial Center
Raleigh, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Orientation for New Chief District Court Judges

This Judicial College course is offered for judges who are new to the position of chief district court judges. Both new chief district court and senior resident superior court judges will be together for part of the program, and the judges will meet separately for other portions. The program will cover a variety of topics related to...

Next Offering:
January 23, 2019
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Orientation for New Senior Resident Superior Court Judges

This Judicial College course is offered for judges who are new to the position of senior resident superior court judge. Both new senior resident and chief district court judges will be together for part of the program, and judges will meet separately for other portions. The program will cover a variety of topics related to administration of the...

Next Offering:
January 23, 2019
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel
Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel

 

This conference addresses the central features of guardianship proceedings under Chapter 35A of the General Statutes. This year’s conference is focused on elder abuse and the intersection of Adult Protective Services (APS) and guardianship proceedings. Topics include identifying and investigating elder abuse, UAGPPJA, an overview of APS...

Next Offering:
January 24, 2019
Location:
Knapp-Sanders Building
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Civil Commitment Conference
Civil Commitment Conference

 

This conference addresses topics of interest to attorneys who represent respondents in civil commitment proceedings. It will provide an update on recent legislation, conflicts in civil commitment proceedings, immigration consequences, appeals and a case law update.  The conference includes an ethics hour as well as a substance abuse/...

Next Offering:
January 25, 2019
Location:
Knapp-Sanders Building
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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New Clerks Institute
New Clerks Institute

 

The New Clerks Institute provides a one-day crash course on subjects vital to the work of clerks to municipal and county governing boards.  Topics covered include the open meetings law, the public records law, meeting agendas and minutes, public notices, oaths of office, and board procedure fundamentals.

 

 

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Next Offering:
January 25, 2019
Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.
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Fund Accounting Principles & Practices
Fund Accounting Principles & Practices

This 2-day course will build upon the fundamentals of the governmental accounting environment as presented in an Introduction to Local Government Finance. Participants will learn about the basic accounting and financial reporting requirements of each of the fund types. Basic budgetary reporting requirements will also be addressed....

Next Offering:
January 28, 2019
Location:
UNC School of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
There are additional offerings of this course available.