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.
Break the Silence – East
- March 19, 2026 – March 20, 2026
- Beaufort, NC
The Break the Silence course will focus on a collaborative approach to justice for older adults. This course will cover a broad range of topics focused on how to prevent the exploitation and abuse of older adults. Participants will leave with a deeper knowledge of the signs of exploitation and abuse, the practical skills necessary to prosecute these types of cases, and the ability to help protect older adults from these types of crimes in the future. This course will be offered twice this year, will slight modifications in the agenda based on emerging trends and new developments in the law.
Upcoming Trainings
You Are Not Alone: Special Victims Workshop
- September 24, 2026 – September 25, 2026
Maintaining wellness is critical to high performance and longevity. This two-day workshop aims to address the significant stress and burn-out faced by special victim prosecutors by combining topic specific legal principles with sessions focused on wellbeing and building connections with other prosecutors working in the field.
What You Do Matters
- September 30, 2026
Using historical images and other records from the Holocaust, this course engages law enforcement professionals in a dialogue about their critical role in today’s communities and the importance of core values and personal responsibility in ensuring the integrity and vibrancy of democracy. Starting with personal reflections and then working through the examination of the legal and political framework of Nazi Germany, this program concludes with consideration of how “What You Do Matters” every day.
The Smoking Gun
- October 1, 2026 – October 2, 2026
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 also include range time to put newfound insights to practical use.
NCDAA Fall Association Meeting
- October 7, 2026 – October 9, 2026
The NC District Attorneys Association (NCDAA) meeting is a statewide training program devoted exclusively for prosecutors to provide 12 hours of continuing legal education credit, typically including 2 hours of Ethics,1 hour of Technology,1 hour of Professional Wellbeing, and 8 hours of General credit. The NCDAA calls upon the collective skills of the State’s top criminal law experts, guest speakers, experienced prosecutors, and others with the required depth of knowledge to provide a comprehensive continuing legal education program.
Administrative Assistants Meeting
- October 22, 2026 – October 23, 2026
This meeting is designed specifically for Administrative Assistants in the District Attorney offices. The focus will be on exploring effective management styles and the essential administrative duties required to support a well-functioning and successful prosecutor’s office.
What You Do Matters October 2026
- October 29, 2026
Using historical images and other records from the Holocaust, this course engages law enforcement professionals in a dialogue about their critical role in today’s communities and the importance of core values and personal responsibility in ensuring the integrity and vibrancy of democracy. Starting with personal reflections and then working through the examination of the legal and political framework of Nazi Germany, this program concludes with consideration of how “What You Do Matters” every day.
| Training Name | Training Date | CLE Type | Location | Description | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| You Are Not Alone: Special Victims Workshop | September 24, 2026 – September 25, 2026 | General | Beaufort, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
| What You Do Matters | September 30, 2026 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors, sworn law enforcement officers, administrative professionals, and those in a law enforcement adjacent role. | Register |
| The Smoking Gun | October 1, 2026 – October 2, 2026 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors and law enforcement | Register |
| NCDAA Fall Association Meeting | October 7, 2026 – October 9, 2026 | General | Concord, NC | Open to prosecutors | Register |
| Administrative Assistants Meeting | October 22, 2026 – October 23, 2026 | General | Beaufort, NC | All attendees must be recommended and approved by their District Attorney. You will not be able to register directly for this course. | Register |
| What You Do Matters October 2026 | October 29, 2026 | General | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Open to prosecutors, sworn law enforcement officers, administrative professionals, and those in a law enforcement adjacent role. | Register |
| Sexual Exploitation and Technology-Facilitated Crimes | October 29, 2026 – October 30, 2026 | General | Wrightsville Beach, NC | Open to prosecutors and law enforcement. | Register |
| The Leadership Challenge | November 3, 2026 – November 5, 2026 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to all District Attorney team members. All attendees must be recommended and approved by their District Attorney. You will not be able to register directly for this course. | Register |
| Money Matters – East | November 5, 2026 – November 6, 2026 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, administrative professionals, and other allied professionals. | Register |
| New Prosecutor School | November 16, 2026 – November 20, 2026 | General | Raleigh, NC | Open to new prosecutors only. (Registration managed by the UNC School of Government.) | Register |
| What You Do Matters December 2026 | December 1, 2026 | General | Winston-Salem, NC | Open to prosecutors, sworn law enforcement officers, administrative professionals, and those in a law enforcement adjacent role. | Register |
| M is for Murder | December 2, 2026 – December 4, 2026 | General | Winston-Salem, NC | Open to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and administrative professionals. | Register |
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