Appellate Advocacy Training

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October 23 - 25, 2024 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Chapel Hill

Registration is closed for the 2024 Appellate Advocacy Training.

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

For information about other public defense education courses, visit our Public Defense Education site.

AGENDA

You can view the 2024 agenda here.

REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $485. There is no fee for IDS state employees.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

The program will offer approximately 17.75 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit.

REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility questions should be directed to Glenn Gerding at (919) 354-7210 or glenn.g.gerding@nccourts.org.

Additional information

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying, complete the scholarship application as soon as possible. If you receive a scholarship, the registration fee is waived. The scholarship deadline is on Friday, September 27. Please refer to the scholarship website for additional information.

HOTEL INFORMATION

A block of rooms is available at Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill (1742 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC) with a rate of $125. The hotel reservation deadline is Monday, September 23. The rate includes complimentary breakfast and free internet. To reserve a room, please refer to the hotel’s website or call the hotel directly at (984) 291-7200 and mention group code "AAT" or "Appellate Advocacy Training."

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.

MATERIALS

Program materials will be available under the "Materials" tab above. Materials are posted as they are received by instructors.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.