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.

Administrative Professional Seminar
- April 23, 2025 – April 25, 2025
- Beaufort, NC
The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys invites the Administrative Professionals and the Investigators of the District Attorneys Offices across the state to discuss legal updates and statewide issues. The Conference of District Attorneys aims to assist the Administrative Professionals & Investigators in improving services to victims, as well as interpreting the newest laws that affect victims. This course will include topics and speakers which will be beneficial to the services Administrative Professionals and Investigators, provide to both prosecutors and victims.
Upcoming Trainings

Regional DWI: No Number? No Worries Drug Impaired Driving
- March 14, 2025
This course will provide an overview of how to prosecute impaired driving when the drug is not alcohol. As drug-impaired driving becomes more prevalent, this class will prepare you to investigate roadside and win in court.

The Fundamentals of Financial Crimes
- March 20, 2025 – March 21, 2025
This workshop will equip prosecutors and law enforcement with the necessary tools to solve the most common scenarios presented in financial crime cases.

Lethal Weapon
- March 24, 2025 – March 28, 2025
This intensive week-long class will teach you how to handle the worst cases: vehicular homicides. Starting with an actual crash on the first day we will build our case, focusing on investigation, trial preparation, and the trial itself.

Up in Smoke
- March 24, 2025 – March 25, 2025
Handling an arson case can feel daunting because most prosecutors and law enforcement will only handle a few arsons throughout their careers. This two-day course is designed to give prosecutors and law enforcement the vocabulary, knowledge, and tools necessary to feel confident investigating, assessing, and preparing arson cases for trial. The course is also open to fire professionals to acclimate them to the court system and forming partnerships with law enforcement and prosecutors. The curriculum for this course will cover fire investigation, where to look for evidence, what resources are available, and a live burn.
The Leadership Challenge
- April 2, 2025 – April 4, 2025
This three-day course is designed to sharpen skills. The Leadership Challenge introduces a practical and accessible model to help leaders mobilize a desire in others to get extraordinary results. This program is based on over 40 years of research in over 34 countries. Focusing on the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. This course is an unbelievable opportunity to learn to lead and motivate effectively.

Regional DWI: No Number? No Worries. Drug Impaired Driving
- April 11, 2025
This course will provide an overview of how to prosecute impaired driving when the drug of choice is not alcohol. As drug impaired driving becomes more prevalent, this class will prepare you to investigate roadside and win in court,
Training Name | Training Date | CLE Type | Location | Description | Registration Link |
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Regional DWI: No Number? No Worries Drug Impaired Driving | March 14, 2025 | General | Asheville, NC | Open to prosecutors and law enforcement | Register |
The Fundamentals of Financial Crimes | March 20, 2025 – March 21, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors and law enforcement | Register |
Lethal Weapon | March 24, 2025 – March 28, 2025 | General | Wilmington, NC | Open to collision reconstructionist and prosecutors | Register |
Up in Smoke | March 24, 2025 – March 25, 2025 | General | Wilmington, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and fire professionals | Register |
The Leadership Challenge | April 2, 2025 – April 4, 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 |
Regional DWI: No Number? No Worries. Drug Impaired Driving | April 11, 2025 | General | Greensboro, NC | Open to prosecutors and law enforcement | Register |
What You Do Matters April 2025 | April 22, 2025 | General | Beaufort, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and administrative professionals. | Register |
Administrative Professional Seminar | April 23, 2025 – April 25, 2025 | General | Beaufort, NC | Open to Administrative Assistants, Legal Assistants, and District Attorney Investigators. | Register |
Toxicology April 2025 | April 25, 2025 | General | Asheville, NC | Open to toxicologist, law enforcement, and prosecutors. | Register |
Legal Update- Let’s Make a Deal | May 2, 2025 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and law enforcement agency attorneys | Register |
Break the Silence | May 6, 2025 – May 8, 2025 | General | Beaufort, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, administrative professionals, adult protective services, and other allied professionals | Register |
Regional DWI: Nuts and Bolts May 2025 | May 15, 2025 | General | Beaufort, NC | Open to prosecutors and law enforcement | Register |
Fundamentals of Juvenile Justice May 2025 | May 15, 2025 | General | Morehead City, NC | Open to Law Enforcement Officers | Register |
2025 Summer Association Meeting | June 16, 2025 – June 18, 2025 | General | Wilmington, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
Navigating the Maze of Mental Illness July 2025 | July 11, 2025 | General | Winston-Salem, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
Regional DV 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 Justice: Back to the Basics | July 31, 2025 – August 1, 2025 | General | Concord, NC | Open to prosecutors and legal assistant | 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 |
Complete District Court DWI 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 |
Exploitation and Technology Facilitated Sex Crimes | 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 |
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 |
The Leadership Challenge | October 30, 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 |
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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