3L Public Defender Applications Forum

[Anonymous User]

I am a current intern at San Diego PD's office, to my knowledge they haven't started interviews for fall post bars. They just finalized the spring class. However, it is possible they have done some Skype interviews with people out of state. Any one who has interned at their office bypasses the first round interview.

Thank you for this info! Do you know how many post-bars SD is looking for? Also, do you have any insight into what the interview for post-bar positions is like?

No problem. I'm not sure how many they are looking for this year, they usually hire 15-20. In past years, 3/4 of the clerks were current/past interns and the rest were out of state students. I have heard that they have reserved a certain number of slots specifically for out of state law students for this round.

Three rounds of interviews: first round: not certain because interns bypass, probably general screener, second round: come of up with defense and litigation strategy for a case, third round: you basically have it (tell us about yourself)

Thank you again! Sorry to keep asking Qs, but do you know how successful post bars are in obtaining attorney positions in SD? 15-20 post bars is quite a lot for SD.[/quote]

It depends on how many openings are available, but as long as they pass the CA bar, they are usually pretty successful. There are a decent amount of attorneys retiring this year so I believe there will be more openings for attorney positions than in the past years.

[Anonymous User]

Did San Diego PD start interviewing for post-bar positions? To the person who "believes" he/she had a first round interview, can you explain?

I am a current intern at San Diego PD's office, to my knowledge they haven't started interviews for fall post bars. They just finalized the spring class. However, it is possible they have done some Skype interviews with people out of state. Any one who has interned at their office bypasses the first round interview.

They've done interviews at OCI and via skype. They came to my school back in September, but I was told it would be a while before I heard back about any possible second round.

Edit: Also, the first round was typical "why our office" and "why public defense" kind of questions, plus some on-the-spot hypos. No closing args or anything, though. I was also told that they reserve spots for non-SD locals, BUT those spots could include people from other states or even just northern California.

[Anonymous User]

To the two who answered my questions on SD PD's office, thank you!

Do either of you guys know if Federal Defenders in San Diego did OCI interviews for 3Ls this year?

[Anonymous User]

To the two who answered my questions on SD PD's office, thank you!

Do either of you guys know if Federal Defenders in San Diego did OCI interviews for 3Ls this year?

.

I don't believe they did. They did not hire a fall class this past fall because of budget issues and it looks like they won't be
hiring for next fall, either. An insider suggested sending in an application in 2014 in case the budget changes.

[Anonymous User]

Received a denial letter from Miami for a panel interview. It was another "can't offer a panel interview but will keep you in a pending file of preferred applicants" Does anyone know if there is any merit to the possibility of this being a wait listed letter. Did anyone get hard reject from Miami that did not say that they would place you in a pending file?

[FlanAl]

To the two who answered my questions on SD PD's office, thank you!

Do either of you guys know if Federal Defenders in San Diego did OCI interviews for 3Ls this year?

.

I don't believe they did. They did not hire a fall class this past fall because of budget issues and it looks like they won't be
hiring for next fall, either. An insider suggested sending in an application in 2014 in case the budget changes.

So far they are signed up for the PILC, but I think they were signed up for it last year as well.

[Anonymous User]

To the two who answered my questions on SD PD's office, thank you!

Do either of you guys know if Federal Defenders in San Diego did OCI interviews for 3Ls this year?

.

I don't believe they did. They did not hire a fall class this past fall because of budget issues and it looks like they won't be
hiring for next fall, either. An insider suggested sending in an application in 2014 in case the budget changes.

So far they are signed up for the PILC, but I think they were signed up for it last year as well.

Thanks for the heads-up, guys!

[Anonymous User]

Does anyone know when Miami is doing their final round interviews?

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Miami has already scheduled second round interview, both for this week and for a week in January. I suppose it may be possible that they end up not getting enough acceptances and have to interview more, but I don't think that's their plan.

Well at EJW I was guaranteed a second round interview in February at the Midwest career fair so they have to be doing some additional ones.

[Anonymous User]

For those getting second rounds with CO are u past interns?

[Lawst]

Interesting, mine just said thanks and see the details of your app below and had my address etc.. basically sent by a bot and nothing about who will let me know etc..

I got that too when I submitted my application. Then I got an e-mail about three weeks later from someone e-mailing on behalf of the recruiting director and said the following:

"During this time period, your resume, as well as all other potential candidates' resumes, will be reviewed for an interview determination. This determination will be made by early December and you will be notified by December 31, 2013.

You will receive notification only if you have been selected for an interview."

Has anyone gotten an interview with Philly yet?

[FlanAl]

huh, well i still haven't gotten that second email. I submitted almost a month ago. guess i'll keep an eye out on the 31st and then give up all hope...

[Lawst]

huh, well i still haven't gotten that second email. I submitted almost a month ago. guess i'll keep an eye out on the 31st and then give up all hope...

Given that they sent someone a rejection and told me that those who are rejected hear nothing, I'm guessing there's some variations in their procedures, so perhaps it means nothing that you haven't gotten a second e-mail. Again, mine took about three weeks to show up, so maybe you will get one and it's coming soon.
I liked that the form had no Ms. or Miss option, so I had to make myself a married lady because there was no option for no title at all. I joked with friends that I should just upgrade myself to Dr., but that's probably considered "lying."

[Anonymous User]

Palm Beach does two rounds--EJW and then in-office panel.

Source: I interviewed last year.

Do you recall when Palm Beach offers came out last year?

[Anonymous User]

For those getting second rounds with CO are u past interns?

I did not intern with CO and did not intern there, but received a second round interview about a month ago (after a screening at EJW).

[Void]

I did not intern with CO and did not intern there

Did you intern with CO?

[Anonymous User]

I did not intern with CO and did not intern there

Did you intern with CO?

LOL oops. I'm in the middle of writing a paper. Life is hard right now.

[Void]

I did not intern with CO and did not intern there

Did you intern with CO?

LOL oops. I'm in the middle of writing a paper. Life is hard right now.

Haha I could tell you were multitasking. I do the same thing all the time. "It was cold outside that day, and it was strangely cold that day." Lol

/derail

[Anonymous User]

Interesting, mine just said thanks and see the details of your app below and had my address etc.. basically sent by a bot and nothing about who will let me know etc..

I got that too when I submitted my application. Then I got an e-mail about three weeks later from someone e-mailing on behalf of the recruiting director and said the following:

"During this time period, your resume, as well as all other potential candidates' resumes, will be reviewed for an interview determination. This determination will be made by early December and you will be notified by December 31, 2013.

You will receive notification only if you have been selected for an interview."

Has anyone gotten an interview with Philly yet?

I haven't gotten one yet.. still waiting. I got the same email about December 31, too.

[Anonymous User]

Florida PD interview coming up. Which is more appropriate for the interview: pant suit or skirt suit? Anyone have experience with Florida courtroom attire?

[Anonymous User]

anyone who interviewed with hennepin at EJW hear anything? I got to sneak into an interview spot and the guy asked for some follow up material which I emailed but I never heard back. Just wondering if its about time for that quick "remember me!" email before the holidays kick in.

[Anonymous User]

Haven't received a letter from Miami yet. Should I email the dude and ask?

[Anonymous User]

Florida PD interview coming up. Which is more appropriate for the interview: pant suit or skirt suit? Anyone have experience with Florida courtroom attire?

Ooo what office?

Haven't received a letter from Miami yet. Should I email the dude and ask?

Yeah he's pretty responsive

[Anonymous User]

anyone who interviewed with hennepin at EJW hear anything? I got to sneak into an interview spot and the guy asked for some follow up material which I emailed but I never heard back. Just wondering if its about time for that quick "remember me!" email before the holidays kick in.

They contacted me by phone to set up an in-office callback in January.

[Anonymous User]

received offer from NH for post grad job. unless one of two other offices come through, I will be taking it. (I'd take it in a heartbeat but have SO to think about). I'd like to keep details at a minimum until I actually accept but will be happy to pm etc. in a couple of weeks.

[Anonymous User]

received offer from NH for post grad job. unless one of two other offices come through, I will be taking it. (I'd take it in a heartbeat but have SO to think about). I'd like to keep details at a minimum until I actually accept but will be happy to pm etc. in a couple of weeks.

I'll take the spot if you don't want it, lol!


Seriously though, congrats!