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The following programs are co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and Office of Indigent Defense Services (IDS) and, unless otherwise indicated, are free to IDS employees (attorneys and other staff employed in a public, appellate, or capital defender office, special counsel office, and the IDS central office). Registration information for private attorneys and employees of other organizations is indicated on the applicable course information webpage. Space is limited for many programs. IDS will reimburse IDS employees for travel expenses in accordance with state rates and rules for programs co-sponsored by IDS.
2025
July 7-11, 2025
(A limited number of scholarships are available for PAC, MAC, and capital attorneys who meet eligibility requirements)
August 20, 2025
(A limited number of scholarships are available for PAC, MAC, and capital attorneys who meet eligibility requirements)
August 21, 2025
(A limited number of scholarships are available for PAC, MAC, and capital attorneys who meet eligibility requirements)
September 9-11, 2025
Train the Trainers
October 22-24, 2025
Misdemeanor Defender Training
November 11-14, 2025
(A limited number of scholarships are available for PAC, MAC, and capital attorneys who meet eligibility requirements)
Winter Criminal Law Webinar
December 5, 2025
(No registration fee for PAC, MAC, and capital attorneys who meet eligibility requirements)
Public Officials - Courts and Judicial Administration Roles
Topics - Courts and Judicial Administration