2024 Annual Public Defense Conference (CLE)

Date: October 21-25, 2024
Host: PDS
Credits: TBD
Cost: 36.5 (including 2 Ethics Credit and 4 H&D Credit)
Location: University of Southern Maine Lewiston/Auburn Campus
51 Westminster Street, Lewiston
Registration: Register using the form below

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PDS is hosting its Annual Public Defense Conference! This will be a week packed full of learning, networking, and fun. The first four days of the conference will focus on criminal defense. The final day will feature topics related to representing youth and emerging adults. The conference will be eligible for payment in accordance with Chapter 301-A. Registration will be available soon, but for now, mark these dates in your calendar.

Please select the date(s) you wish to attend this training by selecting the appropriate options below. 

Will you need a hotel to attend the conference?

This does not act as a request or approval for reimbursement of a hotel pursuant to Chapter 301-A. Nor does your answer to this question guarantee you a hotel room. This is only used for PDS to determine how many rooms will be needed in the room block.

PDS will provide lunch at this training. We will make every effort to accomodate commen dietary restrictions. Do you have any of the following dietary restrictions?

I certify that I am currently eligible to receive PDS case assignments (other than non-eligibility due to caseload limits), or am a student currently enrolled at Maine Law. 

I certify that I plan to attend this training. I understand that space is limited and that PDS incurs food costs for each person who registers to attend. If I am unable to attend, I will immediately notify PDS via email to darcy.fisher@maine.gov. I understand that because PDS incurs costs for each attendee and space is limited, failure to cancel my registration in advance may affect my eligibility to attend future trainings.