Defender Trial School
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. The Guide for Participants, located below, explains the type of case to bring and the few steps to take to prepare for the program.
This program is open to public defenders and private attorneys who perform a significant amount of appointed criminal work.
For information about other indigent defense education courses, visit our
Indigent Defense Education site.
The Registration deadline is 5:00pm on Monday, June 25.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and all spots may be taken well in advance of this deadline.
Additional information
2019 Trial School Agenda
2019 Guide for Participants
Fellowship Information:
The application process for fellowships offered through the School of Government has closed. If you submitted an application you will be notified via email by May 17, 2019 on the status of your application.
Additional fellowships are available to contract attorneys; if you are interested in a contract attorney fellowship, contact your regional defender at IDS.
Hotel Information:
A block of rooms has been set aside from Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the newly renovated Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill with a rate of $80 plus tax. The rate includes a full deluxe hot breakfast and Wi-Fi. To reserve a room online please click the link Defender Trial School 2019. To reserve a room by phone call the hotel at 919-489-7555 and provide the name "Defender Trial School". To receive the discounted rate reservations must be made no later than June 24, 2019.
| General | 29.75 hrs |
| Total | 29.75 hrs |
