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.
Fall Association Meeting
- October 9, 2024 – October 11, 2024
- Kitty Hawk, NC
The NC District Attorneys Association (NCDAA) meeting is a statewide training program devoted to prosecutors, and it is approved by the NC State Bar to fully satisfy prosecutors’ annual continuing legal education requirements, including the required ethics hours. NCDAA calls upon the collective skills of the State’s most experienced criminal law experts, guest speakers, top prosecutors, and others with the required depth of knowledge to provide a comprehensive continuing legal education program.
Upcoming Trainings
Working With Special Victims
- October 18, 2024
This one-day training will focus on the challenges of working with child victims, domestic violence victims, elder victims, and those that fall in between. We will focus on a victim-centered approach and the logistics of getting victims to pre-trial meetings and the courtroom.
Money Matters
- October 23, 2024 – October 25, 2024
This course offers attendees the knowledge to understand, analyze, and organize evidence in financial crimes cases. Some of the topics include: Case Law and Legislative Updates, Romance Scams, SARs, Contractor Fraud, Organized Retail Crime, When Age is Not Just a Number, and Aggregation: How it Works.
The Smoking Gun
- December 5, 2024 – December 6, 2024
Firearms are part and parcel of the criminal justice system, and prosecutors need a working knowledge of how they operate. This two-day course will equip prosecutors with an understanding of the parts of a firearm, different types of firearms, and various other topics. The course is open to law enforcement to further their understanding of firearm laws, gunshot wounds, and other emerging topics. The course will include range time to put newfound insights to practical use.
| Training Name | Training Date | CLE Type | Location | Description | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working With Special Victims | October 18, 2024 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors, Administrative Professionals, and District Attorney Investigators. | Register |
| Money Matters | October 23, 2024 – October 25, 2024 | General | Charlotte, NC | Open to Prosecutors, Law Enforcement, District Attorney Investigators, and Administrative Professionals. | Register |
| The Smoking Gun | December 5, 2024 – December 6, 2024 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors and law enforcement | Register |
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The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys offers a wealth of valuable information and assistance to prosecutors and their law enforcement partners. If you are unable to locate the answers you require, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team members. We are dedicated to providing guidance and direction to ensure that the needs of prosecutors are met with the utmost professionalism and respect.