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LOCATION: New York, NY
DATES: June 4-6, 2026
CLE Credits: Approx. 21 Credits
Introducing the Inaugural National Voir Dire College
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) proudly launches the inaugural National Voir Dire College—a first-of-its-kind, three-day immersive training dedicated to transforming the way defenders approach jury (de)selection. Designed for practitioners at every level, this intensive program centers on the art and science of deselection: identifying jurors who are unsuitable or biased against the defense case (note: this could also be “defense theory”), and developing the skill, strategy, and confidence to seat the most impartial jury possible.
Participants will learn directly from nationally recognized experts in trial advocacy who will each bring decades of courtroom experience and teaching excellence. Through a blend of dynamic lectures, demonstration-based learning, and highly focused small-group exercises, attendees will practice and refine the techniques that define exceptional voir dire.
The National Voir Dire College offers defenders a rare opportunity: three days of mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on skill-building with the country’s leading voices in jury selection. Whether you are seeking to strengthen foundational deselection skills or push your advocacy to the next level, this program is designed to elevate your practice and empower your clients.
Join us for a landmark training experience that will shape the future of defender-led jury selection.
This seminar will be limited to 66 participants.
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CLE Information
NACDL is an accredited provider of CLE in all states requiring mandatory CLE Training. NACDL will apply for approx. 21.00 credit hours in every state requiring pre-approval. Approved hours for each state will be identified at the seminar. Some states, IL, GA, NE, NM, PA, SC, TN and UT require additional fees by the attendee in order to receive credit.
Hotel
Seminar Location:
The Legal Aid Training and Advocacy Center
55 Water Street, 36th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Hotel Accommodations:
TBA
Scholarships
Scholarships
A limited number of partial 50% off scholarships are available to NACDL members. Approved recipients can register at a reduced rate of $450. This fee includes seminar tuition and downloadable seminar materials. Travel, hotel, and other costs are not included.
To Apply: Prepare and e-mail a letter of no more than two pages explaining the reason why you believe you should receive the grant to: NACDL Senior Director of Events Akvile Athanason, at aathanason@nacdl.org. All applications must be submitted before registering for the seminar and received by Friday, April 3, 2026.
Pricing
Members of NACDL enjoy exclusive registration rates for our seminars.
| Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| NACDL MEMBERS | $899 |
| Non-NACDL MEMBERS | $1,099 |
CANCELLATIONS: Due to limited attendance, there is a $350 cancellation fee and cancellations must be received in writing via e-mail to cancel@nacdl.org by 5:30 pm E.T. Friday, May 1, 2026, to receive a refund, less the cancellation fee. No refunds can be issued after the cancellation deadline.
Code of Conduct
NACDL endeavors to foster a working, learning, and social environment free of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and insult. To that end, NACDL has adopted a Code of Conduct for Affiliated Persons that applies to all attendees and participants of any kind at all NACDL sponsored events.
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