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.

Upcoming Trainings

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Training Name Training Date CLE Type Location Description Registration Link
Regional DWI: No Number? No Worries Drug Impaired Driving March 14, 2025 General Asheville, NC Open to prosecutors and law enforcement
The Fundamentals of Financial Crimes March 20, 2025 – March 21, 2025 General Raleigh, NC Open to prosecutors and law enforcement
Lethal Weapon March 24, 2025 – March 28, 2025 General Wilmington, NC Open to collision reconstructionist and prosecutors
Up in Smoke March 24, 2025 – March 25, 2025 General Wilmington, NC Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and fire professionals
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.
Regional DWI: No Number? No Worries. Drug Impaired Driving April 11, 2025 General Greensboro, NC Open to prosecutors and law enforcement
What You Do Matters April 2025 April 22, 2025 General Beaufort, NC Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and administrative professionals.
Administrative Professional Seminar April 23, 2025 – April 25, 2025 General Beaufort, NC Open to Administrative Assistants, Legal Assistants, and District Attorney Investigators.
Toxicology April 2025 April 25, 2025 General Asheville, NC Open to toxicologist, law enforcement, and prosecutors.
Legal Update- Let’s Make a Deal May 2, 2025 General Raleigh, NC Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and law enforcement agency attorneys
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
Regional DWI: Nuts and Bolts May 2025 May 15, 2025 General Beaufort, NC Open to prosecutors and law enforcement
Fundamentals of Juvenile Justice May 2025 May 15, 2025 General Morehead City, NC Open to Law Enforcement Officers
2025 Summer Association Meeting June 16, 2025 – June 18, 2025 General Wilmington, NC Open to prosecutors
Navigating the Maze of Mental Illness July 2025 July 11, 2025 General Winston-Salem, NC Open to prosecutors
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
Juvenile Justice: Back to the Basics July 31, 2025 – August 1, 2025 General Concord, NC Open to prosecutors and legal assistant
What You Do Matters August 2025 August 6, 2025 General Beaufort, NC Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and administrative professionals
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
Complete District Court DWI Trial August 14, 2025 – August 15, 2025 General Asheville, NC Open to prosecutors
Drug Prosecutions: From Investigation to Trial August 20, 2025 – August 22, 2025 General Raleigh, NC Open to prosecutors
Fundamentals of Juvenile Justice August 28, 2025 General Raleigh, NC Open to Law Enforcement Officers
Working with Special Victims September 4, 2025 General Raleigh, NC Open to prosecutors, administrative professionals, and District Attorney Investigators
Exploitation and Technology Facilitated Sex Crimes September 5, 2025 General Raleigh, NC Open to prosecutors
M is for Murder September 10, 2025 – September 12, 2025 General Atlantic Beach, NC Open to prosecutors, legal assistants, and law enforcement
Impaired Driving: Practice Makes Perfect September 2025 September 11, 2025 – September 12, 2025 General Greensboro, NC Open to prosecutors and law enforcement
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
Sexual Assault: Presenting Your Case to a Jury September 24, 2025 – September 25, 2025 General Charlotte, NC Open to prosecutors and law enforcement
2025 Fall Association Meeting October 15, 2025 – October 17, 2025 General Beaufort, NC Open to prosecutors
Administrative Assistants Meeting October 2025 October 29, 2025 General Blowing Rock, NC This meeting is invitation only
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.
Fundamentals of Juvenile Justice October 2025 October 30, 2025 General Blowing Rock, NC Open to Law Enforcement Officers
Money Matters November 4, 2025 – November 6, 2025 General Asheville, NC Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and administrative professionals.
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)
The Smoking Gun December 4, 2025 – December 5, 2025 General Raleigh, NC Open to prosecutors
What You Do Matters December 2025 December 11, 2025 General Charlotte, NC Open to prosecutors, law enforcement, and administrative professionals

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