Public Defender Applications - 2021 Forum
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Has anyone heard anything back about Philly? I applied a while back and haven't heard a thing.
If it helps anyone here looking, NJ OPD is finishing final round interviews now and should be getting back to everyone next week!
If it helps anyone here looking, NJ OPD is finishing final round interviews now and should be getting back to everyone next week!
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Has anyone heard anything from Prettyman?
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Allegheny County finally sending out second round invites/dings from EJW!
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Sorry, late to the conversation, but NYCDS has scheduled 2nd round interviews. And to the poster asking about BDS, they're stalling to figure out budget stuff (thanks covid) and it's not looking great for applicants but FWIW not getting a 2nd round invite doesn't mean you've been eliminated as an option.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:41 pmAnybody hear back about a second interview from New York county defender services yet?
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theyre already doing interviews. if you haven't been invited to interview, it's a ding. sorry :/
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I have also not heard a thing from Philly. When does it become appropriate to call?
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Has Colorado sent out offers yet?
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How can you be sure about good intel on second round interviews with NYCDS? I was told they weren’t going to have second interviews until after the new year and that offers wouldn’t go out until spring.
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When I interviewed with Philadelphia they told me they didn't expect to know about second round interviews until mid-December at the earliest, so I'd hold off a while before contacting them. CO and NJ have made at least some offers as of this week.
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I didn't know Philly had sent out offers at all yet. I'm guessing that's a ding, then.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:46 pmWhen I interviewed with Philadelphia they told me they didn't expect to know about second round interviews until mid-December at the earliest, so I'd hold off a while before contacting them. CO and NJ have made at least some offers as of this week.
Do you know what format people have been getting their NJ offers?
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I have a second interview with NYCDS on Friday. I'm sorry if you haven't heard anything (Anonymous User wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:48 pmHow can you be sure about good intel on second round interviews with NYCDS? I was told they weren’t going to have second interviews until after the new year and that offers wouldn’t go out until spring.
Re: Colorado- damn. Huge congrats to all who got it!
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Any news on first, second or final interviews with OAD NY?
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My partner had an interview with miami pd & was told on the spot he'd be moving on to panel interview next month.
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Has New Hampshire made offers yet?
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Not that I know of? Second-round interviews aren't until January...
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PD lurker here. I want to go back to this rant because of how untrue it is in my jurisdiction, and the jurisdictions I've worked in (namely places in the Northeast). At least in my jurisdiction, we aren't technically state employees and I can assure you that our contract renewal process does not depend on what "the court" wants. This poster seems to be speaking very specifically to their own geographic region and I don't think it's fair to generalize all PD organizations this way, especially when talking to people who have already made the choice to pursue this career path.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Thu Nov 05, 2020 2:16 pmIt'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.
I have seen bar advocates who are less than stellar, but my understanding is that they don't have "contracts" with the courts either - they're independent attorneys who are on a list to get appointed by the court, and they get paid per case. Some are fantastic; some are mediocre; some are bad. They aren't public defenders, though, and they don't go through the PD hiring process, which is what this thread is about.
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has anyone interviewed with NDS Harlem?
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Re: New Hampshire and NYCDS
I believe both are doing batches of interviews. My basis of knowledge for this is that I've done 2nd round interviews at both but I also know that NYCDS isn't even inviting anyone to 3rd round interviews until January, and their decisions won't be made for a while after that, so there's plenty of time. As for New Hampshire, I asked and was told that they aren't sending all their invites out at once.
Anyone have intel on San Diego Federal Defenders? Any offers made already / are they doing tiered offers / how many openings do they have for 2021?
I believe both are doing batches of interviews. My basis of knowledge for this is that I've done 2nd round interviews at both but I also know that NYCDS isn't even inviting anyone to 3rd round interviews until January, and their decisions won't be made for a while after that, so there's plenty of time. As for New Hampshire, I asked and was told that they aren't sending all their invites out at once.
Anyone have intel on San Diego Federal Defenders? Any offers made already / are they doing tiered offers / how many openings do they have for 2021?
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has anyone heard from the prettyman re offers?
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Bumping this. Has anyone heard from Prettyman yet? Or know of any offers going out?
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I have a friend who got an offer from SD FD a month or two ago; I don't know anything more about where the office is with other offers.endmassincarceration wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:51 pmRe: New Hampshire and NYCDS
I believe both are doing batches of interviews. My basis of knowledge for this is that I've done 2nd round interviews at both but I also know that NYCDS isn't even inviting anyone to 3rd round interviews until January, and their decisions won't be made for a while after that, so there's plenty of time. As for New Hampshire, I asked and was told that they aren't sending all their invites out at once.
Anyone have intel on San Diego Federal Defenders? Any offers made already / are they doing tiered offers / how many openings do they have for 2021?
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I see some people on here talking about PD in NJ offering positions. Are these for current clerks? I thought the application process hasn't started yet. Is there still time to apply?
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Any movement from LAS? They said they'd be interviewing starting in January?
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Have a panel coming up with Miami. Any insight or tips? Thanks!
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FYI the application period for LA Public Defender I opens tomorrow. The window closes on Jan. 29.
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