3Ls: Apply for a Postgrad Position with the KY Dept. of Public Advocacy
Apply to interview with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy on September 30, in conjunction with the Public Interest Fair.
Why be a Kentucky Public Defender:
• Holistic Client Representation
• 150 hours of nationally recognized public defender training and education
• Courtroom experience from Day 1
• Mentorship Program
• Statewide Agency
• State Employee Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K, Retirement, comp time earned, paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick leave
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• Low cost of living
• Daily opportunities to make a difference for people who need you
Preferred candidates are highly motivated to practice criminal defense. If you want to be the strongest line of defense for the poorest Kentucky citizens in a court of law, we welcome you to join us!
Entry Level position: Law Clerk (awaiting bar results) will be paid $51,510, whereas after KY law licensure, position will become a staff attorney (paid $67,501 with a 5% increase after probationary period).
For detailed information on available positions, benefits, and locations, see the information sheet found below. Kentucky is a UBE state.
APPLY via Symplicty OCI, “Fall 2026 OCI: Public Interest Fair Employers” by Sunday September 27.
