Professional Development
The Conference provides dozens of informative training programs every year, ranging from fundamental trial skills development to specialized programs focusing on a particular criminal law area. Some of these training programs are designed exclusively for prosecutors, but many are open to law enforcement, legal assistants, court staff, and other allied professionals. The Conference gratefully acknowledges the grant funding that makes many of these trainings possible.
The calendar below lists all of the year’s upcoming programs, so prosecutors and others can plan their attendance in advance. If a program is currently open for registration, clicking on the title or register button will bring up a registration page.
Please direct any questions about content, eligibility, or registration for a specific training to the contact listed for that course, or you can email the Conference for additional information.
The Complete District Court Trial
- August 14, 2025 – August 15, 2025
- Asheville, NC
If you can try a DWI, you can try anything. We will spend two days picking apart DWI trials in District Court from start to finish, examining all the opportunities and land mines. Attendees will develop a better understanding of issues unique to impaired driving cases and how to properly present them in court. Topics include criminal procedure, stops and arrests, chemical analysis, use of experts, crashes, and checking stations.
Upcoming Trainings
Navigating the Maze of Mental Illness July 2025
- July 11, 2025
No matter what type of case they handle, prosecutors are likely to encounter defendants who have mental health issues. Whether District Court or Superior Court, incapable to proceed or insane, the intersection of the criminal court system and the mental health system is both incredibly important and extremely confusing. This one-day course will help prosecutors navigate the labyrinth of managing defendants who may be dealing with mental health issues.
What You Do Matters July 2025
- July 23, 2025
This program examines policing within the legal and political framework of Nazi Germany- a journey that eventually turned those who should protect life and liberty into those who intimidated, humiliated, deported, and eventually murdered millions of innocent people. Using historical images and stories from the Holocaust, this course engages law enforcement and prosecutors in a dialogue about the role of law enforcement in today’s communities and the importance of core values in ensuring the integrity and vibrancy of democracy.
Domestic Violence Regional Training: Presenting the Best Case July 2025
- July 24, 2025 – July 25, 2025
This two-day training for prosecutors, law enforcement, and DA administrative professionals will cover basic and advanced issues regarding investigating and prosecuting domestic violence cases. Topics will include investigation best practices, trial advocacy topics, working with special victims, and a statutory and case law update.
Juvenile Court: Back to the Basics
- July 31, 2025 – August 1, 2025
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the basics of juvenile court or those who are already experienced in juvenile court prosecution and need a refresher. On the first day, classroom instruction will cover topics such as juvenile investigation, juvenile procedure, and an update on statutory and case law. The second day will consist of a tour of the Cabarrus Youth Development Center, which aims to educate participants on what happens from the start to the end of a YDC Commitment and dispel common myths and misunderstandings.
What You Do Matters August 2025
- August 6, 2025
This program examines the policing within the legal and political framework of Nazi Germany – a journey that eventually turned those who should protect life and liberty into those who intimidated, humiliated, deported, and eventually murdered millions of innocent people. Using historical images and stories from the Holocaust, this course engages law enforcement and prosecutors in a dialogue about the role of law enforcement in today’s communities and the importance of core values in ensuring the integrity and vibrancy of democracy.
A Workshop for Chief and Senior District Attorneys
- August 7, 2025 – August 8, 2025
This two-day workshop is designed to provide a forum for Chief and Senior Assistant District Attorneys to share ideas and best practices. Assistant District Attorneys must be recommended and approved by their District Attorney. You will not be able to register directly for this course.
| Training Name | Training Date | CLE Type | Location | Description | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigating the Maze of Mental Illness July 2025 | July 11, 2025 | General | Winston-Salem, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
| What You Do Matters July 2025 | July 23, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors, Law Enforcement, and Administrative Professionals | Register |
| Domestic Violence Regional Training: Presenting the Best Case July 2025 | July 24, 2025 – July 25, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and administrative professionals | Register |
| Juvenile Court: Back to the Basics | July 31, 2025 – August 1, 2025 | General | Concord, NC | Open to prosecutors and legal assistants | Register |
| What You Do Matters August 2025 | August 6, 2025 | General | Beaufort, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and administrative professionals | Register |
| A Workshop for Chief and Senior District Attorneys | August 7, 2025 – August 8, 2025 | General | Beaufort, NC | Open to chief and senior Assistant District Attorneys | Register |
| Countering Myths: Victim Response to Sexual Abuse | August 14, 2025 – August 15, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors from any jurisdiction | Register |
| The Complete District Court Trial | August 14, 2025 – August 15, 2025 | General | Asheville, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
| Drug Prosecutions: From Investigation to Trial | August 20, 2025 – August 22, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
| Fundamentals of Juvenile Justice | August 28, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to Law Enforcement Officers | Register |
| Working with Special Victims | September 4, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors, administrative professionals, and District Attorney Investigators | Register |
| Sexual Exploitation and Technology Facilitated Crimes Against Children | September 5, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
| M is for Murder | September 10, 2025 – September 12, 2025 | General | Atlantic Beach, NC | Open to prosecutors, legal assistants, and law enforcement | Register |
| Impaired Driving: Practice Makes Perfect September 2025 | September 11, 2025 – September 12, 2025 | General | Greensboro, NC | Open to prosecutors and law enforcement | Register |
| Call the Expert | September 18, 2025 – September 19, 2025 | General | Winston-Salem, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, administrative professionals, adult protective services, and other allied professionals | Register |
| Sexual Assault: Presenting Your Case to a Jury | September 24, 2025 – September 25, 2025 | General | Charlotte, NC | Open to prosecutors and law enforcement | Register |
| The Leadership Challenge | September 30, 2025 – October 2, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | All students must be recommended and approved by their District Attorney. You will not be able to register directly for this course. | Register |
| 2025 Fall Association Meeting | October 15, 2025 – October 17, 2025 | General | Beaufort, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
| Administrative Assistants Meeting October 2025 | October 29, 2025 | General | Blowing Rock, NC | This meeting is invitation only | Register |
| Fundamentals of Juvenile Justice October 2025 | October 30, 2025 | General | Blowing Rock, NC | Open to Law Enforcement Officers | Register |
| Money Matters | November 4, 2025 – November 6, 2025 | General | Asheville, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and administrative professionals. | Register |
| New Prosecutor’s School | November 17, 2025 – November 21, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to new prosecutors (Registration managed by the UNC School of Government) | Register |
| The Smoking Gun | December 4, 2025 – December 5, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
| What You Do Matters December 2025 | December 11, 2025 | General | Charlotte, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and administrative professionals | Register |
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