PDAP offers several free online training libraries made possible through the National Association for Public Defense (NAPD)‘s TalentLMS program. Participants can learn at their own pace through digital learning modules and video instruction recorded by skilled Public Defenders and practitioners. Please hover your cursor over each training below for information on how to enroll.
Current Course Offerings
Preliminary Hearing Training
Learn best practices that cover scenarios from the inception of a case to the conclusion of a preliminary hearing.
Anyone interested in access to Preliminary Hearing Training should email Andrew@PAPublicDefenders.com.
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Motions Training
Access sample motions from the pretrial to post sentence stages and increase your knowledge on specific aspects of motions practice.
Anyone interested in access to Motions Training should email Andrew@PAPublicDefenders.com.
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Foundations of Mitigation Investigation Training
Learn how to present your client's humanity to decision makers and zealously advocate for them through every stage of public defense practice.
Anyone interested in access to Foundations of Mitigation Investigation should email Julie@PAPublicDefenders.com.
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Trainings & Resources
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