In addition to what the previous commenter said, some offices have appellate-level postings and would probably welcome your COA experience.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 8:38 amDoes anyone know how hard it'll be to be a PD in my situation?
COA clerk, no defense experience (clinic, intern, etc.). Just realized while clerking and working on habeas cases that I really want to be a defender.
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Got rejected from Miami and NM (EJW).
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Seconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
As for other PD offices in NY - BDS recently went a hiring freeze and Bx Defenders isn't taking a class next year.
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
As for other PD offices in NY - BDS recently went a hiring freeze and Bx Defenders isn't taking a class next year.
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Sorry to hear about your rejections. Regarding NM, were you just rejected by them after a first or second interview?
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Lurker here. Obviously this year may be very different from years prior, but last year I did not hear back from LAS inviting me to interview until the week of Thanksgiving. So don't read anything into the fact that you haven't heard anything just yet!
samanthaestepa1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pmSeconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
As for other PD offices in NY - BDS recently went a hiring freeze and Bx Defenders isn't taking a class next year.
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I'll second this, LAS was the slowest-moving of all the offices I applied to (NYC-based offices + PDS, Miami, Colorado, etc.).Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:29 amLurker here. Obviously this year may be very different from years prior, but last year I did not hear back from LAS inviting me to interview until the week of Thanksgiving. So don't read anything into the fact that you haven't heard anything just yet!
samanthaestepa1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pmSeconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
As for other PD offices in NY - BDS recently went a hiring freeze and Bx Defenders isn't taking a class next year.
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What exactly are you seeking to accomplish by posting this rant? Sounds like you have a personal bone to pick w/the profession that, whatever it's merit, feels very off-base for a thread targeted at helping applicants find a job in a career path they're already decided to pursue.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:10 pmAs someone who has worked along side Public Defenders I can tell you a truth that people don't want to admit too, but is true. The courts only KEEP the defenders that defend the way that they WANT people "defended". Optics of trying but in reality not really too well.
Here is what I mean by that, I have seen some good ones. Some CRAZY LEVEL GOOD ones. They tend to get gobbled up by firms pretty quick OR just not have their contracts renewed. The guys/gals still there a few renewals later tend to not be the ones that you want appointed to help you. You are better with a rookie with no clue at all than them. At least the rookie knows that they don't know.
I'll go a few levels deeper with this. Many have MULTIPLE discipline actions form the state bar. And remember those are just the complaints that stuck....that stuck......Many later apply for (and some even make) Prosecutor. So digest that as well. They are doing so bad at their job that they get disciplined by the state bar multiple times, and clearly had the goal of becoming prosecutor...........
It can be a good stepping stone, and you can use the time there to help people. Be the Good Example that burns bright but doesn't necessarily plan a career there is I suppose my point. Trust me, you'll know quickly among your colleagues and supervisors there who is who. It doesn't exactly take long to figure that out.
- The Legal Aid Clinics tend to be a different animal to be fair. It can vary wildly from location to location with those. Some of the most dedicated and quality work I saw done was by part time volunteers who often did a lot more than the full time paid staff IMHO. Anyone who has worked for ANY non-profit (even ones that have nothing to do with the practice of law) can likely tell you similar stories on such, especially any that seek out fundraising. Dear God to that. But the clinics often are more intake and refer, or help with simple forms that to be fair does help people, but anyone with a basic understanding of English could figure out on their own without the help. A lot of low income people without access to basic technology benefit from it, but the "change the world" stuff tends to be, not as often. More turn-aways and partial remedies than anything else. If you want to ACTUALLY help people, offer some pro-bono work on your own on the side. If looking for a resume booster though, and enter it KNOWING that is what it is, yeah legal aid clinics are ok.
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It's very relevant. If someone asks you which flavor of antifreeze tastes best and where to buy it, it's ok to give them some extra pre consumption facts to factor in prior to chugging down.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Nov 05, 2020 1:57 pmWhat exactly are you seeking to accomplish by posting this rant? Sounds like you have a personal bone to pick w/the profession that, whatever it's merit, feels very off-base for a thread targeted at helping applicants find a job in a career path they're already decided to pursue.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:10 pmAs someone who has worked along side Public Defenders I can tell you a truth that people don't want to admit too, but is true. The courts only KEEP the defenders that defend the way that they WANT people "defended". Optics of trying but in reality not really too well.
Here is what I mean by that, I have seen some good ones. Some CRAZY LEVEL GOOD ones. They tend to get gobbled up by firms pretty quick OR just not have their contracts renewed. The guys/gals still there a few renewals later tend to not be the ones that you want appointed to help you. You are better with a rookie with no clue at all than them. At least the rookie knows that they don't know.
I'll go a few levels deeper with this. Many have MULTIPLE discipline actions form the state bar. And remember those are just the complaints that stuck....that stuck......Many later apply for (and some even make) Prosecutor. So digest that as well. They are doing so bad at their job that they get disciplined by the state bar multiple times, and clearly had the goal of becoming prosecutor...........
It can be a good stepping stone, and you can use the time there to help people. Be the Good Example that burns bright but doesn't necessarily plan a career there is I suppose my point. Trust me, you'll know quickly among your colleagues and supervisors there who is who. It doesn't exactly take long to figure that out.
- The Legal Aid Clinics tend to be a different animal to be fair. It can vary wildly from location to location with those. Some of the most dedicated and quality work I saw done was by part time volunteers who often did a lot more than the full time paid staff IMHO. Anyone who has worked for ANY non-profit (even ones that have nothing to do with the practice of law) can likely tell you similar stories on such, especially any that seek out fundraising. Dear God to that. But the clinics often are more intake and refer, or help with simple forms that to be fair does help people, but anyone with a basic understanding of English could figure out on their own without the help. A lot of low income people without access to basic technology benefit from it, but the "change the world" stuff tends to be, not as often. More turn-aways and partial remedies than anything else. If you want to ACTUALLY help people, offer some pro-bono work on your own on the side. If looking for a resume booster though, and enter it KNOWING that is what it is, yeah legal aid clinics are ok.
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Has anyone heard from Alameda, San Diego, or any of the New York offices after EJW?
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Well, I assume everyone who applied got the LAS email, but if not: don't expect any interview movement until January 2021 (apparently process was delayed by COVID).samanthaestepa1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pmSeconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
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That's tough. I know some PD offices from EJW are already giving out offers.SpikeSeagull wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:43 pmWell, I assume everyone who applied got the LAS email, but if not: don't expect any interview movement until January 2021 (apparently process was delayed by COVID).samanthaestepa1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pmSeconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
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Who!!??
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:07 pmThat's tough. I know some PD offices from EJW are already giving out offers.SpikeSeagull wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:43 pmWell, I assume everyone who applied got the LAS email, but if not: don't expect any interview movement until January 2021 (apparently process was delayed by COVID).samanthaestepa1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pmSeconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
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Has anyone who applied to King County PD (Seattle) heard about an interview? The website said they'd start scheduling in late October.
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New MexicoAnonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:30 pmWho!!??
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:07 pmThat's tough. I know some PD offices from EJW are already giving out offers.SpikeSeagull wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:43 pmWell, I assume everyone who applied got the LAS email, but if not: don't expect any interview movement until January 2021 (apparently process was delayed by COVID).samanthaestepa1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pmSeconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
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Really? Where have people been placed? If not comfortable saying the exact city, can you say rural or urban location?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:04 amNew MexicoAnonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:30 pmWho!!??
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:07 pmThat's tough. I know some PD offices from EJW are already giving out offers.SpikeSeagull wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:43 pmWell, I assume everyone who applied got the LAS email, but if not: don't expect any interview movement until January 2021 (apparently process was delayed by COVID).samanthaestepa1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pmSeconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
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So still no word from NM even though they anticipated offers going out this week?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:40 amReally? Where have people been placed? If not comfortable saying the exact city, can you say rural or urban location?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:04 amNew MexicoAnonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:30 pmWho!!??
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:07 pmThat's tough. I know some PD offices from EJW are already giving out offers.SpikeSeagull wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:43 pmWell, I assume everyone who applied got the LAS email, but if not: don't expect any interview movement until January 2021 (apparently process was delayed by COVID).samanthaestepa1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pmSeconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
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New Mexico sent out offers on Monday.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:02 pmSo still no word from NM even though they anticipated offers going out this week?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:40 amReally? Where have people been placed? If not comfortable saying the exact city, can you say rural or urban location?Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:04 amNew MexicoAnonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:30 pmWho!!??
Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:07 pmThat's tough. I know some PD offices from EJW are already giving out offers.SpikeSeagull wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:43 pmWell, I assume everyone who applied got the LAS email, but if not: don't expect any interview movement until January 2021 (apparently process was delayed by COVID).samanthaestepa1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:20 pmSeconding the question about Legal Aid interviews. or NYCDS. Has anyone heard back?
I'm an intern now with LAS CDP in Manhattan and any attorney I ask says they aren't sure if interviewing has started.
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DPD extended all their offers and send out rejections today for those who interviewed. I’m sorry.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 1:54 pmHas anyone who applied to King County PD (Seattle) heard about an interview? The website said they'd start scheduling in late October.
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Has CO made offers yet? I interviewed with them weeks ago and haven't heard anything so I'm assuming I'm out either way
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Hamilton County (Cincinnati) just sent out final round interview invites for anyone keeping track
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Anyone get a second round with OAD in NYC?
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Colorado's doing final interviews this week.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:20 pmHas CO made offers yet? I interviewed with them weeks ago and haven't heard anything so I'm assuming I'm out either way
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Anybody hear back about a second interview from New York county defender services yet?
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Anyone apply to Orange County Public Defender's office? Any news?
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anyone hear from BDS yet or get confirmation that they're not hiring this year? the only update i have to offer is that New Orleans is scheduling first round interviews now
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