Upcoming Events
The following events may be of interest to panel attorneys and generally provide MCLE credit.
MCLE Programs Offered by Appellate Projects
New Legislation Webinar 2025
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. | Remote
Hosted by FDAP
As 2025 draws to a close, a host of new legislation relevant to our work and the people we serve will be enacted into law. Please join FDAP Staff Attorneys Kaiya Pirolo and Liv Gee for an overview of new criminal, juvenile delinquency, and civil commitment laws. This webinar is eligible for MCLE credit, including appellate and criminal specialization credit. The length of the webinar is yet to be determined, depending on the number and complexity of new laws enacted this year.
Appointed Appeals Essentials
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Remote
Hosted by CAP-LA
This training covers the basics of appointed appellate practice, from appointment to case closure. Designed for new panel attorneys or those wanting a refresher, it focuses on practical skills, common challenges, and strategies for producing clear, persuasive briefs.
Panel attorneys from all of the appellate projects are welcome and encouraged to attend. Topics to be covered: Pre-briefing Responsibilities, Issue Spotting, Overview of Sentencing, Brief Writing, and After the Opinion & Closing Out the Case.
4.25 hours of MCLE credit are offered.
Training Opportunities Offered by Other Defense Organizations
Latest RJA Legislative Changes: AB 1071 Recap
November 5th from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Zoom
Presented by Brooke McCarthy, Racial Justice Act Attorney, OSPD-IDID
Join OSPD for a nuts and bolts overview of the most recent changes to the Racial Justice Act. The most recent RJA legislation [AB 1071] clarifies discovery provisions, the need to impose a remedy, and multiple post-conviction procedural components. During this session, presenters will walk through the statutory changes, its impact on pending litigation, and provide practical tips for defenders moving forward. There also be a Q&A session and an attempt to explain why certain changes were or were not made if participants are interested.
1 hour of MCLE Credit is offered for this training.
On-Demand Courses
New Racial Justice Act Online On-Demand Course
OSPD is excited to open a new on-demand course on the Racial Justice Act. You will learn all the basics,
refresh your knowledge, and stay up to date on RJA developments! These videos and written materials have
been collected from around the state and are meant to help practitioners regardless of their experience in
litigating the RJA.
Participants are able to receive MCLE Self Study and Specialty Credit for their hours working on the course (up to 10-hours).
SVP Course
This course is intended for anyone in Indigent defense looking to learn more about Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) petitions and defending against these civil commitments. Those taking this course from start to finish can expect to spend approximately 9 hours to complete. However, registrants should also feel free to take this course at their own pace. Completion of this course earns 8.25 hours of general MCLE credits.