Training opportunities
SPD’s Training Division offers a variety of live training programs and on-demand training courses. Training opportunities are available to all SPD staff attorneys, as well as private bar attorneys of all experience levels. We also provide training for support and professional staff, such as investigators and paralegals.
Attorney resources
Find templates and forms on the Appellate Division page to help guide your work. Or, reach out to one of our specialty practice coordinators for their knowledge and expertise.
Apply for the John R Justice Student Loan Repayment Program
The John R. Justice (JRJ) Student Loan Repayment Program provides funding to help with loan repayment for eligible Wisconsin prosecutors and public defenders who agree to remain employed in these positions for at least three years. The JRJ Student Loan Repayment Program was named for the late John Reid Justice of South Carolina to encourage qualified attorneys to choose careers as prosecutors and public defenders and to continue in that service. The application is due Feb. 1, 2026.
Legal resources for clients and families
We know the legal system can be overwhelming. If you are currently assigned a public defender, your local SPD office is here to help. Reach out to the SPD office that serves the county where your case is located.
If you are seeking assistance on other types of legal issues, we hope these additional resources are helpful.