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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
NACDL harnesses the unique perspectives of NACDL members to advocate for policy and practice improvements in the criminal legal system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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"Defending Mayhem: Murder, Malice, and Crimes of Violence"
LOCATION: Minneapolis Marriott City Center DATES: July 9-12, 2025
"Addressing the Intersection of Race in the Criminal Legal System" LOCATION: The Mayo Hotel, Tulsa, OK DATES: May 21-23, 2025
"Making Sense of Science: Forensic Science, Technology & the Law" LOCATION: Sahara Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV DATES: April 24-26, 2025
"Take it to the Bank! Advanced Skills for Improving Your Advocacy and Expanding Your Practice" LOCATION: Hilton Charlotte Uptown, Charlotte, NC DATES: February 26 - March 1, 2025
"Winning Strategies for the Defense" LOCATION: St. Regis Hotel, Aspen, CO DATES: February 2-5, 2025
EXCLUSIVE NACDL MEMBER BENEFIT WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, 2:00-3:30pm ET / 11:00am-12:30pm PT CLE CREDIT: not available COST: Free
WHEN: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 (3:00-4:15pm ET / 12:00-1:15pm PT) COST: Free
"Policing Pregnancy: The Impact of Data and Surveillance on Reproductive Healthcare"
LOCATION: Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy DATE: December 5, 2024 TIME: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm ET COST: FREE (registration is required)
WHEN: Available on-demand through December 31, 2024 WHERE: Streaming Online PRICING: NACDL Members: $99 / Non-Members: $129 CLE CREDIT: up to 3 hours of Ethics CLE credit
LOCATION: Online Web Training DATES: Access any time DURATION: Approx. 14 hours FLEXIBILITY: 30 days after purchase
As capacity allows, NACDL offers limited opportunities for student interns, externs, and post-graduate fellowships within our policy departments.
NACDL is a dynamic, mission-driven association committed to being a leader in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal justice system.
NACDL is synonymous with excellence thanks to its members, partners, and allies. Hear from some of the people who make NACDL excellent with #NACDLSpotlight.
NACDL curates third party news content of interest to its members, criminal legal reform advocates, and the public in general. Stories are selected from among those included in NACDL’s Daily Criminal Justice Briefing, a daily newsletter available as an NACDL member benefit. In this section of NACDL’s website, you will find links to selected news stories of interest concerning the criminal legal system.
