Below is a list of the scheduled Defender Services Office Training Division (DSOTD) events. Any events that do not have a finalized date can be found on the Browse Unscheduled Training Events page.
Registration for DSOTD events is limited to persons who provide services pursuant to the Federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA). For more information regarding this requirement, see the training events registration disclaimer. For event specific questions, contact the DSOTD staff member listed as the event contact. Applicable continuing legal education, (CLE), accreditation information for each event can be found in the "Full Event Description" section of the event listing. For additional CLE information please visit the CLE Information Center.
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Feb. 25, 2027 (8:30AM) – Feb. 26, 2027 (4:00PM)
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Portland, OR
This program will cover the broad spectrum of issues specific to habeas corpus litigation on behalf of state and federal prisoners with noncapital cases. Plenary sessions will feature both national speakers and seasoned non-capital habeas attorneys, with breakout sessions for advanced and novice… Full Event Description
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May 11, 2027 (8:30AM) – May 13, 2027 (1:00PM)
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Join the Training Division in New Orleans for the 2027 Federal Defender Investigator & Paralegal Seminar (FDIPS), May 11-13, 2027! This two-and-a-half-day seminar will cover a wide range of topics specifically targeted to investigators, paralegals, and other staff who contribute to… Full Event Description
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Aug. 15, 2027 (9:00AM) – Aug. 20, 2027 (1:00PM)
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Chicago, IL
Join the Training Division in Chicago for the 2027 Federal Trial Skills Academy (TSA), August 15-20, 2027! Recognized as the nation’s premier trial skills program for federal criminal defense practitioners, TSA is the only immersive advocacy program designed exclusively… Full Event Description
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In-Person