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May 6-9, 2025
Worcester, MA
NLADA and the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) of Massachusetts bring you the 2025 Appellate Defender Training in Worcester, MA. This renowned bring-your-own-case program will offer a mixture of plenary sessions and small group workshops to help attorneys develop their appellate skills.
The Appellate Defender Training (ADT) offers an intensive four-day learning experience. ADT is designed specifically for attorneys who represent indigent defendants in criminal and delinquency appeals in the state and federal court systems. This national skills training brings together court and appellate public defenders at the state and federal levels, assigned counsel, contract defenders, and Criminal Justice Act private attorneys for a multi-day program. Program content will include:
- Client-Centered Representation - Developing a Theory and Brainstorming your Case
- Storytelling - Litigating Racial Injustice
- Persuasive Brief Writing - Creating an Editing and Review Process
- Oral Advocacy
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: You will receive a full refund if cancelled within 2 weeks of purchase. After 2 weeks, you may receive a credit, minus a $75 administrative fee. Credit may be used for a future NLADA conference for up to a year. Alternatively, you may transfer your registration to another individual at no charge. We cannot accept cancellations for refund or credit within 2 weeks of an event, however, you may transfer your registration to another individual. By submitting payment, you are agreeing to these terms.