Misdemeanor Defender Training
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 trial skills, including a small group workshop on trial skills.
For information about other public defense education courses, visit our Public Defense Education site.
This course will be held on Tuesday, November 12 - Friday, November 15.
The registration for the 2024 Misdemeanor Defender Training is closed.
Additional information
Agenda: The agenda can be found here.
Format: This year’s training will be held in-person at the School of Government.
Fee: The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $525, which includes all materials, parking, breaks, and lunches. There is no fee for IDS state employees.
At this time, we have reached registration capacity for public defenders.
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying, click here to complete the scholarship application. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline is Friday, October 25.
CLE: The Misdemeanor Defender Training will offer approximately 21.75 hours of CLE credit, including one hour of ethics credit, and qualifies for NC State Bar criminal law specialization (pending State Bar approval).
Hotel Information: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill, NC ) for $112 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast, parking, and free wi-fi. To reserve a room, book here and use code “MDT” or call the hotel at 984-291-7200 and ask for the Misdemeanor Defender Training room block. The reservation deadline is Saturday, October 12, 2024.
COVID Guidelines: UNC-Chapel Hill and the School of Government are required to follow the University’s Community Standards to help maintain a healthy and safe community. Masks are optional on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus (with exceptions in health care settings and Chapel Hill Transit). We will have masks available for anyone who prefers to wear one while in the building.
