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TRAINING

The Public Defender Training Division provides state, county, municipal, and youth court defenders continuing legal education programs, case law and legislative updates, legal research, and technical assistance in complex cases. The Division also oversees the collection and reporting of data for the Legislature and Public Defender Taskforce.

 


TRAINING EVENTS

FAMILY DEFENSE: LUNCH & LEARN

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 VIA ZOOM @ 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM

SPEAKER:  JUDGE LEONARD EDWARDS

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR LUNCH & LEARN


UPCOMING CONFERENCES


All,

Applications are now being accepted for the Inaugural Mississippi Public Defender Trial School. The training will take place in Jackson, MS at Mississippi College School of Law , January 15-18, 2025.

 

This training is an interactive, intense, on-your-feet learning experience taught by nationally recognized trial lawyers and coaches. Professional actors will serve as clients and true-to-life witnesses. While the costs for many trial schools can range in the thousands of dollars, tuition for this Trial School is an unbelievable low price of $600. The tuition can be paid upon admission to the Trial School. Hotel accommodations are not a part of the fee and can be paid directly to the hotel.

 

Slots are VERY limited. Please complete an application today. Registration and training details will be send to those applicants who are accepted into the trial school.

Click Here For Trial School Application


2024 OSPD & MPDA Fall Public Defender Conference

October 23-25, 2024
Cleveland, MS 38732

Click Here for MATERIALS

Lyric Hotel

1300 West Hwy 8

Cleveland, MS 38732

662-441-3901


TRAINING DATES SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2024

 

AGENDA -  Family & Youth Defense & Certification Training

 

Training location:

CENTENNIAL PLAZA RESORT

The Chapel

200 East Beach Blvd., Gulfport, MS  39507 (228) 206-3386

 

   

PAST TRAINING EVENTS

Virtual Summer Lunch & Learn

The Intersection of the Law and Pharmacology/Toxicology

Friday, July 12, 2024 - Noon

Click Here for Registration


2024 Spring OSPD & MPDA Public Defender Conference

April 24-26, 2024 - IP Casino Resort Spa
850 Bayview Avenue - Biloxi, MS 39530

AGENDA


2024 Spring Youth Defender Certification Training
Registration Limited to 50 Participants

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Threefoot Hotel, Meridian, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and Riley Conference Center
Meridian, Mississippi

AGENDA


2024 Family Defense Certification Training
Registration Limited to 50 Participants
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Friday, March 22, 2024
The Threefoot Hotel, Meridian, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and Riley Conference Center
Meridian, Mississippi

 AGENDA


Can't find what you're looking for? Materials for past conferences are available on request - just email Karen Kegley.